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Modeling and Mining the Microbiome to Help Catalyze Adoption of Onsite Non-Potable Water Reuse
Citation:
Garland, J. Modeling and Mining the Microbiome to Help Catalyze Adoption of Onsite Non-Potable Water Reuse. University of Florida Water Institute Distinguished Scholar Seminar, Gainesville, FL, November 06, 2018.
Impact/Purpose:
We have an opportunity before us. We can think about our new buildings can as water resources. By designing our buildings to collect and treat water generated on-site, can be and reused for flushing our toilets and irrigating our landscaping. Several water sources are generated with-in a building including: rainwater, stormwater, graywater, blackwater and foundation drainage.
Description:
There is an increasing demand for sufficient quantities of water in many parts of the United States. Increasing pressures on water resources has led to greater water scarcity and a demand to finding alternative water sources. In response, many communities have initiated or are developing treatment systems for planned water reuse (also known as fit-for-purpose water reuse), including recycling of reclaimed water, stormwater runoff, and wastewater. Although there are several types of water reuse, this fact sheet is focused on EPA's onsite non-potable water reuse research. This fit-for purpose water reuse is one solution that can help communities reclaim, recycle, and then reuse water for non-drinking water purposes."