After a lot of fuss in the press, the system to recycle treated wastewater into the drinking water supply at Big Spring, Texas, is up and running successfully, with no complaints.That’s the report from Cole Walker, assistant general manager of the Colorado River Municipal Water District — purveyor of water to a 36-county area of West Texas.“I think overall, the response has been positive,” says Walker, despite negative news headlines back when the plant recycling the treated wastewater was brought online. “Water is scarce out here. It makes sense to use what’s available.”Walker thinks most residents understand and accept the
Good Water Overcomes Bad Press for Texas Project
A water reuse project in Big Spring, Texas, gains public support and increases potable water availability.
May 12, 2014
| by Jim Force |
