Statutory guidance

Treated effluent re-use: increasing public water supplies

Sets our approach to reusing effluent for a potable water supply that is fit for consumption by humans and other animals.

This publication was withdrawn on

This guidance is no longer applicable as it does not reflect government position on effluent re-use.

Documents

Regulatory position statement - Effluent re-use for potable water supply

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Details

Guidance for water companies on the benefits, issues, solutions and roles of embarking on an indirect effluent re-use scheme considering environmental impacts and supply and demand.

Published 22 August 2011