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Research to Inform Safe, Effective On-Site Water Reuse
Citation:
Garland, J. Research to Inform Safe, Effective On-Site Water Reuse. Arizona On-Site Water Reclamation Association, Payson, AZ, March 08 - 10, 2023.
Impact/Purpose:
Share recent research findings on on-site water reuse with the participants at the Arizone on-site meeting.
Description:
Increasing water shortages and aging infrastructure have broadened interest in using alternative source waters for a range of end uses. Developing fit-for-purpose treatment approaches requires consideration of both the proximal risks of reuse-related exposures and the more distal risks associated with the life cycle costs and impacts of shifting infrastructure. In collaboration with the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-Potable Water Systems, we used quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) to develop treatment targets for the major types of microbial risks (bacterial, viral, protozoan) for use in state and local reuse policies to help ensure safe implementation. Life cycle assessment of different scenarios for onsite, non-potable reuse indicate the potential cost/benefits of alternative reuse strategies. Results from the comparative analysis of alternative reuse strategies will be summarized, and an on-line tool for users to perform their own evaluations of different reuse scenarios at the building scale at any zip code in the country will be reviewed.