Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater
Reclaimed water is becoming an attractive option for ensuring water security.
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Water is the lifeblood of any community. But this precious resource also needs to be managed judiciously.
Rapid population growth, urbanisation, industrialisation and climate change have led to water scarcity globally.
In response governments and local authorities are exploring alternative sources of water to meet the shortfall.
Wastewater is one such source.
The following special report has been produced in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi.
Expert Perspectives
As the world grapples with increasing water scarcity, recycling wastewater offers a pathway to sustainable water security.
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Indonesia’s capital has poor water infrastructure. Existing water resources should be reused to avoid a water crisis.
By using urban runoff more wisely, cities could solve the twin problems of urban waterlogging and depleted urban groundwater resources.
Arunangshu Mukherjee, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies
To encourage greater water reuse, India must prioritise infrastructure development, implement sound policies and allow private sector participation.
Anshuman, The Energy and Resources Institute
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