Give the water
a job to do.
Start with the intended use. Explore where recovered water could fit into the way your site operates.
The right water.
For the right use.
Water suitable for one application may not be suitable for another. Source characteristics, exposure, operational needs and applicable requirements all belong in the decision.
Our focus is non-potable reuse. Drinking-water projects follow a different path.
How the requirements take shapeLook beyond
the connection.
The practical details matter after a system is installed, as well as before.
Demand
How much water does the proposed use need, and when? A consistent source and a seasonal demand may need a different arrangement.
Location
Where will the water be collected, stored and used? Space, access and distance can change the project.
Operation
Who will oversee the system and keep its records? Make the operating responsibilities part of the brief.
Approvals
Which site-specific and regulatory questions need to be resolved? Identify the relevant authorities early.
Further reading: US EPA — Alternative water sources researchhttps://www.epa.gov/water-research/alternative-water-sources-research