Conference Papers | 2009 Conference Papers

RETICULATED RECYCLED WATER SCHEMES – OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Duncan Wallis, Senior Consultant, RM Consulting Group

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ABSTRACT

Most people agree that using recycled sewage water to irrigate public open space and sportsfields is a good use of this valuable resource. It reduces demand on potable supplies and provides good quality turf surfaces for sport and recreation when natural rainfall is insufficient. The benefits to the public are there to be seen.

However, despite this apparent consensus about recycled water, there are some fundamental questions that need to be answered before new recycled water schemes can get off the ground. This presentation discusses these issues using illustrations from a couple of recent schemes in Victoria that RMCG has been involved with.

KEY WORDS

Recycled water, sports fields, urban amenity horticulture irrigation, Class A, dual third pipe.