What Are the Advantages of Reclaimed Water?
The major advantage of reclaimed water is that it reduces the demand on potable water supplies by providing an alternative water supply for uses that do not require potable water. Both the potable water source (the Highland Lakes and Colorado River) as well as the potable water treatment and distribution system benefit from water reclamation. Advantages • Reclaimed water is less expensive to use or to treat. • Preliminary projections show it to be as little as one-third the price of potable water. • Businesses and residents using reclaimed water see a reduction in water fees. • Reclaimed water is not subject to drought, or watering restrictions during droughts. • Reclaimed water supports the City’s commitment to efficient use of water How Does the City of Austin Benefit? The city and the public benefit because the City’s water supply is conserved and wastewater discharges to the Colorado River are reduced. Conservation of precious water resources means that Austin will have a productiv
