Tarrant Regional Water District Need for Potable Reuse
Tarrant region in the US needed new sources of water for a growing region. It chose to recycle water via a natural system of wetlands.
Making the best use of all our resources
Purified recycled water, sometimes referred to as potable reuse, is the process of using treated wastewater for drinking water that provides additional options for expanding a region’s water resource portfolio.
Potable reuse is often described as either Indirect Potable Reuse or Direct Potable Reuse.
- Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) involves blending purified recycled water with other environmental systems such as a river, reservoir or groundwater basin, before the water is reused for drinking water.
- Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) involves putting purified recycled water directly into a potable water supply distribution system downstream of a drinking water plant or into the source water supply immediately upstream of the drinking water plant.
Resources
Tarrant Region Recycled Water and Wetland Benefits
Water experts in Texas explain the environmental benefits of recycled water for wetlands, cost effectiveness of natural systems compared to building a reservoir.
Tarrant Regional Water District Safe Water
This video is about Tarrant Regional Water District monitoring water quality flowing through the wetlands for 25 years without any problems. Residents have been drinking water…
City of Abilene in Texas Potable Reuse Benefits
Abilene City in Texas decided to develop a potable reuse project to supplement the areas drinking water supplies. The scheme is sustainable, resilient and cost…
City of Abilene Need for Potable Reuse
Abilene was in a severe drought which was the main driver for it to develop an indirect potable reuse system…
City of Abilene Texas Potable Reuse Safety
Abilene City in Texas decided to develop a potable reuse project to supplement the areas drinking water supplies. The scheme is sustainable, resilient and cost…
El Paso in Texas is a growing region in a dry area. It needed to secure future water supplies and chose to develop a potable…
Water authorities explain public safety, monitoring programs, and high water quality of potable reuse at El Paso in Texas.
El Paso Potable Reuse Benefits
The video explains the environmental, economic and social benefits of potable reuse in this region of Texas.
El Paso Indirect Potable Reuse
The Fred Hervey water treatment plant at El Paso produces purified recycled water for the community. This video describes the advanced technology treatment system.
El Paso Advanced Water Purification
This video and animation explains the advanced treatment process to purify recycled water at El Paso’s facility. Microfiltation, reverse osmosis and disinfection are highlighted.
City of Abilene Texas Water Treatment Processes
This video explains the water treatment train used to purify water, including nitrogen removal, clarification, reverse osmosis and microfiltration. There are excellent animations explaining each…
Scottsdale Arizona Advanced Water Purification
Water technician explains the treatment technology train used at Scottsdale water facility in Arizona.
A great summary of Los Angeles approach to water supplies, history of development and key issues.
US environmental engineers James Crook and James Trussell discuss studies, demonstration plants, monitoring programs, and safety regulations to ensure the safety of recycled for drinking,…
Australian Guidelines for Potable Reuse
Prof Don Birsill and David Cunliffe discuss Australian water recycling guidelines, regulatory systems and public safety for recycled water for drinking.