ID

452-014 (SPES-1)

Authors as Published

Kathryn C. Haering, Research Associate, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech; Gregory K. Evanylo, Professor and Extension Environmental Quality Specialist, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech; Brian Benham, Professor and Extension Specialist, Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech; and Mike Goatley, Professor and Extension Turf Specialist, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech

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Reclaimed water is water recovered from domestic, municipal, and industrial wastewater treatment plants that has been treated to standards that permit safe reuse. Properly reclaimed water is typically safe for most uses except human consumption. This publication describes how reclaimed water is generated and what should be considered for use.


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Publication Date

August 29, 2018