Drought. You wouldn’t call it a blessing in disguise, but it may have a positive side.That’s becoming evident at Wichita Falls, Texas, where the utility fast-tracked an emergency direct potable reuse (DPR) system three years ago and is now converting it into an indirect potable reuse system (IPR) designed for the long haul. Customers have become well educated about drought and water reuse, and water safety and supply are now top of mind at the city Public Works Department.“With rains last spring, we’re in pretty good shape now,” says Mark Southard, water purification superintendent. But the utility and community are
