Wastewater reuse, a second life for an essential resource
Freshwater represents only 2.5% of the water available on the planet. With the rapid increase in the world population, the acceleration of urbanization and global warming, this resource is becoming scarce.
It is now a major environmental, social, and economic challenge for cities and industry. Reusing wastewater is one of the solutions capable of meeting this challenge.
The challenge as we see it: Many parts of the world are subject to water stress
Social and health risks, falling agricultural yields, impact on industrial productivity, conflicts of use, fires, and desertification all present risks for these countries if they are unable to find the appropriate answers. Reusing wastewater is an obvious solution in these regions.
The resource is indeed abundant and available where water is consumed. Reusing wastewater is also less costly than producing desalinated water or transporting drinking water over long distances.
The reuse of wastewater is strictly regulated by the legislation at global (WHO), European (European Union) and national levels.
Our solution
Veolia is uniquely positioned to service industry, government and commercial entities in improving performance, managing water, energy and waste