New rules for using purified wastewater give Arizona cities more options

New rules for using purified wastewater give Arizona cities more options

PHOENIX – With dwindling water supplies, cities throughout Arizona are exploring multiple ways to meet residents’ water needs. In March, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality gave municipalities a new tool: Wastewater treated by advanced purification can now flow directly…

New Rules For Using Purified Wastewater Give Arizona Cities More Options

By Allison Kotzbauer With dwindling water supplies, cities throughout Arizona are exploring multiple ways to meet residents’ water needs. In March, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality gave municipalities a new tool: Wastewater treated by advanced purification can now flow directly from local water systems into residents’ taps. For years, cities have used advanced purified...