The term “wastewater” is referred to, used and understood when we want to convey the process of water regeneration for its reuse, that is, so that it can be useful again for mankind. Treated water can be reused for agricultural purposes, gardening, baths, showers, swimming pools, etc.
There are many taboos about treated wastewater, about the contaminants that may remain in the water even after it has been treated. The reality is that treated water can be of better quality than the water provided by the municipal service.
Nowadays, there are different technologies that can generate potable water; eliminating 99.9% of the contaminants contained in the wastewater, as is the case of Aclara’s Ultrapurificadora.
Being in contact with recycled water does not cause damage to health if the norms and guidelines that government entities have established for the safety of users are properly complied with. They are in charge of verifying that the water is properly treated to guarantee its quality.
When the treated water will be in human contact, the controls are usually more demanding because of the risk involved in being in contact with contaminated water, as we can contract diseases from viruses and bacteria that may still be present in this liquid.
It should be clarified that the treated wastewater that is most used is NOT potable, since most of it is reused for agricultural irrigation or garden irrigation.
Water recycling provides great benefits to communities and the environment. The earth benefits, as there is a reduction in waste, less water is wasted and massive pollution is prevented.
Every small action can significantly reduce pollution levels, and in this way we greatly help our planet; taking care of it is everyone’s responsibility.