Water Reuse

Friedler E. (2001) - Water reuse - An integral part of water resources management: Israel as a case study. Water Policy 3 (1):29-39.

ABSTRACT

Treated wastewater may be considered as a ‘new’ water resource, which can be added to the general water balance of a region. This ‘new’ source can substitute conventional water used for irrigation. Israel is presently reusing more than 65% of the total domestic sewage production of the country, and it is planned to reach more than 90% reuse during the next decade. This paper addresses the introduction of reclaimed wastewater in the water balance of the country, its contribution to the protection of the conventional water resources, the similitudes and differences between water and wastewater resources management, and the economical benefits of wastewater reuse.

KEYWORDS

wastewater reuse, water resources management, semi arid climate, sustainability