In many communities, domestic wastewater is currently collected, treated, and discharged in great quantities. Yet the treated wastewater may be useful, especially since many parts of the world have severe water shortages. Perceptions on using treated wastewater vary on locations; Americans, in particular, fear the idea of reusing wastewater. These social perceptions restrict the advancements made in wastewater reuse, despite technological progress. This project will explore the feasibility of reusing wastewater; acceptable uses, current legislation, needed technology, and social hurdles.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• McLean, James S.
• Bryant, Kori

Subject

• Environment
• Sustainability
• Water
• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05A002I

Keyword

• Sewage disposal
• Water-supply--Health aspects
• Sustainability
• Community development

Advisor

• Bergendahl, John Andrew

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-28