Water Reuse and RecyclingReclaiming treated wastewater reduces the discharge of pollutants into lakes, streams, and rivers, and at the same time can replace potable water supplies for many common uses like landscape irrigation. American Water recycles nearly two billion gallons of water annually and collaborates with organizations such as the WateReuse Foundation to explore issues such as reclaimed water quality. In areas where water demand outweighs supply, American Water specializes in the reclamation and reuse of treated wastewater. Recycled water can be used for several purposes, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, facilities cooling and industrial applications. It can also be released to recharge groundwater or streams. We have contributed our expertise in water reuse to several innovative projects, including self-contained wastewater recycling systems in New York high-rises and a system built to help a National Football League football stadium handle the halftime flush by recycling and reusing its own water. Watch our video on reclaimed water to learn more (choose video #5). For more information on water reuse, please see our water reuse case studies:
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