Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Recycling and Reuse

Recent advances in wastewater treatment research and practice are leading towards sound technical approaches for producing high quality effluent from wastewater; this offers a reliable new water source for various beneficial uses, from relatively simple agricultural irrigation, to the recycling of industrial process water, to complex potable water reuse schemes. Wastewater reclamation, recycling and reuse is thus closely linked to advanced wastewater treatment. However, opportunities for adopting technological innovations in reuse are particularly significant, because reclaimed water has economic value as a water supply. Furthermore, while the disposal of treated effluent is subject to stringent pollution control measures, water reuse can permit more flexibility in water quality management for beneficial purposes. These proceedings comprise 55 selected papers from the International Conference on Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Recycling and Reuse. The range of technologies includes: advanced physico-chemical treatment; advanced biological treatment, including biological nutrient removal; disinfection problems; membrane treatment; agricultural applications and natural treatment systems; and applications in the textile and tannery industries. More importantly, the strategic approach to sustainable water resources planning and development is emphasised throughout, with wastewater reclamation, recycling and reuse being considered as a key element of water resources management.