Why the UK must plan for potable water reuse as global adoption accelerates
Around the world, potable water reuse is moving from a niche to a mainstream practice. With advanced reuse expected to grow by more than 14 percent annually and capacity expanding faster than desalination since 2020, for regions under water stress it can no longer be considered an experiment but a planned component of long-term supply resilience.
GHD's Graham Bateman says water reuse in the UK is an unavoidable outcome driven by population growth, climate change and economic activity and informed by modelling work.
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