Many communities across the United States and
around the world are experiencing, or will experience,
water supply shortages. This article discusses Queensland,
Australia's holistic approach to the problem and
will help utilities better understand state-of-the-art
water reclamation and recycling. Queensland's range of
solutions to water shortages includes high-technology
equipment and effective public communications resulting
in high levels of public support and "belt tightening"
conservation. Part of Queensland's multifaceted
approach is the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project,
one of the world's largest high-technology water
recycling projects. The program involves applying
micro- and ultramembrane filtration, reverse osmosis,
and advanced oxidation to provide potable-quality
water for industrial use at major power plants, irrigation
of, and, if needed, augmentation of the community's
source water reservoir. Effective public communications
have led to public support, which has been a key
to success. Survey results for 2007 show that 71% of
residents supported recycled water use and have successfully
conserved water, with a per capita residential use
of only 32 gpd (123 L/d), likely one of the best water
saving communities in the developed world. Queensland's
experience may help other communities understand
the range of options that are available. Includes 16 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. 100 - No. 2 |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 1.3 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 13 |
| Published : | 02/01/2008 |
