EPD - Water - Demonstration Scheme on Reclaimed Water Uses in the North District

 

Multiple Uses of Reclaimed Water

High quality Reclaimed Water is clear, odorless and hygienic. Common applications are for non-potable uses such as:

Non-potable Uses: Planting and Landscape Irrigation. Toilet Flushing. Ornamental Fish Pond and Water Features. Floor Cleansing and Industrial Uses

Extended Uses of Reclaimed Water around the world

Water reclamation has been practised for many years in countries facing water shortage and has gained wide public acceptance and support. Some of them e.g. Singapore and USA have even used reclaimed water to replenish reservoir/aquifer for indirect potable use.

Indirect Potable Uses in USA, Australia, Singapore and Japan: replenish aquifer, replmenish reservoir.

 

 
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