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Can people drink reclaimed water instead of potable water?

April 26, 2017DRINK people potable reclaimed water

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Can people drink reclaimed water instead of potable water?

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No. While reclaimed water is appropriate for irrigation, cooling towers, and other limited outdoor uses, reclaimed water does not meet North Carolina’s high standards for drinking water. While there’s nothing to suggest that drinking reclaimed water should hurt people, reclaimed water is distributed under regulations set by the state of North Carolina that do not allow it to be consumed.