Authors: Moscovis, V.A.; Blair, P.M.; Hugo, A.

Source: Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC 2011: Session 71 through Session 80 , pp. 4773-4787(15)

Publisher: Water Environment Federation

Abstract:

With increased climate variability resulting in decreased availability of freshwater in Western Australia, alternate climate-independent sources are being pursued by the Water Corporation. One such source is indirect potable reuse via groundwater replenishment.

A three year Groundwater Replenishment Trial is being undertaken by the Corporation to assess the feasibility of groundwater replenishment focussing on three main objectives:<list list-type="bullet"><list-item>

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Undertaking community and stakeholder engagement</list-item></list>

These objectives are not unusual to recycling projects in Australia. This paper will outline the aspects of each of these objectives which were approached uniquely, particularly the use of Recycled Water Quality Indicators and Treatment Performance Indicators to assure treatment performance and water quality, reducing the amount of compliance monitoring required. The paper will present local data of treatment performance and community attitudes in Perth, Western Australia.

Keywords: Groundwater replenishment; indirect potable reuse; advanced water recycling processes; Treatment Performance Indicators; Recycled Water Quality Indicators; Community Awareness and Support

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864711802765480

Publication date: 2011-01-01

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