CRW2024_06 Transitioning surface water collection to surface water reuse systems

Type: Capacity Building

Project Status: Project in procurement. Call closed.

Overview: This Capacity Building project aims to explore the emerging area of interest in surface water reuse before the next regulatory planning period (April 2027-March 2033) and demonstrate clear policy/strategic alignment. The project will focus on non-potable uses, such as non-food agriculture, car washing, and cooling systems, which are less regulated, but may still require adherence to local planning and environmental legislation.

Careful consideration will therefore be given to:

• Where water is captured from, given that rainwater from roofs generally contains a lower pollutant load than surface water from roads, for example.
• What untreated surface water can be used for, within current legislation.
• Feasibility of minor treatment/settlement/screening of surface water to allow captured water to be reused more widely.
• Which legislations exist regarding the reuse of grey water for non-potable uses.