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Is wastewater recycled to produce tap water?

April 26, 2017recycled tap wastewater water

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Is wastewater recycled to produce tap water?

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A- Wastewater is not treated and converted directly into drinking water. Water companies are required to treat wastewater to an acceptable standard before the effluent can be returned to our natural waters. The amount of dilution is always taken into account and this ensures that the raw water that is eventually drawn for drinking purposes is clean enough to be treated and disinfected for distribution. The answer to the next question further expands on this area.