Meanwhile, Virginia plans recycled water for non-potable use ...

Remember that other recycled sewage example used by Mayor Thorley?

Virginia USA.

Seems they are finally getting their act together to recycle sewage for non-potable use.

But isn't this the US state that Mayor Thorley said was a wonderful example of drinking recycled sewage?

Seem that's not the way they wish to go now.

An excerpt:

Virginia drafting regulations for recycling water

16 July 2006

RICHMOND, Va. Virginia is preparing to launch a program to recycle water that would be used to irrigate parks, lawns and crops; cool industrial equipment; wash cars and streets; and flush toilets.

The state is drafting water-reuse regulations after consulting with engineers, health experts, environmentalists and golf-course superintendents.

According to the Department of Environmental Quality, the draft regulations are expected to be considered in December, with a permit system in place as early as next spring.

Under the system, sewage plants would remove pathogens and other health risks from tainted wastewater. The recycled water would be piped to industries, farms, golf courses, local governments and other customers for a fee.

They would NOT use the water for drinking or cooking.

Officials at D-E-Q say recycled water would cost less than drinking water, and less water would have to be withdrawn from lakes, rivers and wells -- thus conserving these raw supplies and better protecting the state from drought.

In addition, sewage plants would discharge less wastewater into public waterways.

See - Virginia drafting regulations for recycling water.

See also - Put to good reuse: State closing in on water recycling program.


So Namibia is moving towards desalination. Virginia wants to use recycled sewage for non-drinking purposes. And Singapore recycles at only 1% and has opened Asia largest desalination plant.

Mayor Thorley is fast running out of examples ...