How does the reclamation or treatment process work for recycling water?
Water can be recycled from treated sewage water using different degrees of treatment to produce a defined quality of water which will be fit for the intended purpose (See below – How do we manage any risk associated with using recycled water?). Australia’s water industry is one of the world leaders in water recycling. They use some of the most developed and robust treatment technology and have a strong commitment to water recycling. Class A is usually the best quality recycled water as it must meet stringent microbiological health standards before it is fit for the purpose of irrigating all crops, even fresh vegetables (Class A+ is used in Queensland and refers to the same very high quality recycled water described as Class A in other states). It is generally produced using tertiary and/or advanced treatment processes (See figure below) and includes a disinfection process. There are also lower classes of recycled water (B, C and D), which for health reasons have restrictions placed on
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