RECYCLING OF WATER

 RECYCLING OF WATER              

·       Reclaimed or recycled water (also called wastewater reuse or water reclamation) is the process of converting Wastewater into Water that can be reused for other purposes.

·       The water recycling process utilizes very basic Physical, Biological and Chemical principles to remove contaminants from water.

·       Use of Mechanical or Physical systems to treat wastewater is generally referred to as Primary treatment. Use of Biological processes to provide further treatment is referred to as Secondary treatment. Additional purification is called Tertiary or Advanced treatment and it is a Chemical system.

·       Recycled or Reclaimed water was used for

a)     Agricultural irrigation

ü  When reclaimed water is used for irrigation in agriculture, the nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) content of the treated wastewater has the benefit of acting as a fertilizer. This can make the reuse of excreta contained in sewage attractive.

b)    Landscape irrigation

c)     Industrial recycling and reuse

d)    Groundwater recharge

e)     Recreational uses

ü  Golf course irrigation

ü  Boating

ü  Swimming pools

ü  Snowmaking

ü  Fountains

ü  Decorative ponds  

f)      Environmental uses

g)    Non-potable urban uses

ü  Irrigation of public parks

ü  Sporting facilities

ü  Private gardens

ü  Street cleaning

ü  Fire protection systems

ü  Vehicle washing

ü  Toilet flushing

ü  Air conditioners

h)    Potable reuses (for drinking purposes)

i)      Potable reuses (for drinking purposes)