2012 GUIDELINES

Chapters & table of contents

Choose a chapter to explore its sections. Every section links directly to the corresponding page in the complete PDF.

The purpose of the guidelines, key terminology, water scarcity, and matching water quality to its intended use.

Integrated water management, system planning, storage, distribution, operations, and environmental considerations.

Urban, agricultural, industrial, environmental, groundwater recharge, and potable reuse applications.

The 2012 overview of state programs, regulatory frameworks, water quality guidelines, and reuse categories.

Regional water use, climate, supply conditions, and the development of reuse across the United States.

Public health considerations, wastewater constituents, treatment goals, filtration, disinfection, and monitoring.

Funding alternatives, project phasing, participation incentives, service fees, and rate structures.

Public involvement, communication, community participation, trust, and stakeholder engagement.

International experiences, regional challenges, risk management, and lessons from water reuse projects.

Appendices