Many utilities face water scarcity and a future of uncertain supply. In response, they're diversifying their supply portfolios with alternatives to surface and groundwater.
However, to select the most appropriate water supply options and treatment approaches, communities need a stronger understanding of the benefits and challenges of the options, including their energy needs, financial requirements and public and environmental health impacts.Comprehensive Analysis of Alternative Water Supply Projects Compared to Direct Potable Reuse — published by The Water Research Foundation in 2018 — aims to help utilities compare the costs and benefits of a variety of supply and treatment approaches.The project — led
