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As water demand has increased globally and resources have become
more limited because of physical scarcity, over-exploitation and
pollution, it has been necessary to develop more options for water
supplies. These options include the production at large scale of
high-quality reused water from municipal sources for potable uses.
Their economic, social and environmental benefits have been many as
they have addressed supply scarcity, efficient resource use and
environmental and public health considerations. This book includes
discussions on potable water reuse history; emerging contaminants
and public health; public-private partnerships in the water reuse
sector; regulatory frameworks for reused water in the United States
and Europe; experiences in Australia, China in general and Beijing
in particular, Singapore and Windhoek; narratives and public
acceptance and perceptions of alternative water sources. The main
constraints on implementation of water reuse projects in different
parts of the world seem to have been lack of full public support
due to perceived health hazards and environmental impacts. A main
handicap has been that governments and water utilities have been
slow to understand public concerns and perceptions. After several
backlashes, public information, communication and awareness
campaigns, broader participation and educational programmes have
become integral parts of development policy and decision-making
frameworks.
As water demand has increased globally and resources have become
more limited because of physical scarcity, over-exploitation and
pollution, it has been necessary to develop more options for water
supplies. These options include the production at large scale of
high-quality reused water from municipal sources for potable uses.
Their economic, social and environmental benefits have been many as
they have addressed supply scarcity, efficient resource use and
environmental and public health considerations. This book includes
discussions on potable water reuse history; emerging contaminants
and public health; public-private partnerships in the water reuse
sector; regulatory frameworks for reused water in the United States
and Europe; experiences in Australia, China in general and Beijing
in particular, Singapore and Windhoek; narratives and public
acceptance and perceptions of alternative water sources. The main
constraints on implementation of water reuse projects in different
parts of the world seem to have been lack of full public support
due to perceived health hazards and environmental impacts. A main
handicap has been that governments and water utilities have been
slow to understand public concerns and perceptions. After several
backlashes, public information, communication and awareness
campaigns, broader participation and educational programmes have
become integral parts of development policy and decision-making
frameworks.
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