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recently I noticed on a map that one river on the skyline to the sea trail has reclaimed water in it. I thought I would look that up. I was wondering if it si filtered so well. would filter like the vario or others filter enough to get it potable. I usually use a vario water filter and a steri pen after just because. is that possible to make reclaimed water drinkable?
I looked on the Internet and this is what I found out about reclaimed water.
Reclaimed water is a clear and odorless high-quality water source for industrial and irrigation needs.
It can be used for:
Irrigation
Street-sweeping operations
Power generation
Decorative fountains
Fire protection (purple fire hydrants)
Dust control
Aquifer recharge
Cooling or makeup water for a variety of industrial processes
Natural system restoration
It cant be used for:
Body-contact recreation (including swimming pools)
Cooking or drinking
Irrigating vegetable and herb gardens (unless a drip or bubbler system is used)
The wastewater-to-reclaimed water process
Screens and other processes remove sand and debris
Sedimentation removes large solids
Microorganisms break down organic materials
Clarifiers remove microorganisms and remaining solids
Filtering makes water clear
Disinfection, usually with chlorine, kills the remaining microorganisms
Reuse facilities are constantly monitored to ensure that only high-quality reclaimed water is distributed. This water is clear and essentially pathogen-free.
Benefits
Costs less than drinking water
Reduces fertilizer use, as some nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus remain
Reduces stress on drinking water supplies
Reduces disposal into waterways, which can help reduce nutrient loads in bays and rivers
I looked on the Internet and this is what I found out about reclaimed water.
Reclaimed water is a clear and odorless high-quality water source for industrial and irrigation needs.
It can be used for:
Irrigation
Street-sweeping operations
Power generation
Decorative fountains
Fire protection (purple fire hydrants)
Dust control
Aquifer recharge
Cooling or makeup water for a variety of industrial processes
Natural system restoration
It cant be used for:
Body-contact recreation (including swimming pools)
Cooking or drinking
Irrigating vegetable and herb gardens (unless a drip or bubbler system is used)
The wastewater-to-reclaimed water process
Screens and other processes remove sand and debris
Sedimentation removes large solids
Microorganisms break down organic materials
Clarifiers remove microorganisms and remaining solids
Filtering makes water clear
Disinfection, usually with chlorine, kills the remaining microorganisms
Reuse facilities are constantly monitored to ensure that only high-quality reclaimed water is distributed. This water is clear and essentially pathogen-free.
Benefits
Costs less than drinking water
Reduces fertilizer use, as some nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus remain
Reduces stress on drinking water supplies
Reduces disposal into waterways, which can help reduce nutrient loads in bays and rivers