Water Wheel May/June 2025: Water Reuse

Abstract

Jointly organised by the IWA Specialist Group, the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the conference was held in Cape Town from 16 to 20 March. Held biennially, the conference unites water leaders worldwide, connecting top professionals from various countries to shape the future of water reclamation and reuse. This year saw no less than 699 people from 42 countries attend the conference. As the largest and most influential forum in water reclamation and reuse, the IWA Reuse Specialist Group continues to champion the safe and sustainable implementation of water reuse practices. By fostering dialogue through its international knowledge network, publications, and conferences, the group plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and technologies that contribute to a water-wise future. Water reclamation is the process of treating wastewater (like sewage or industrial runoff ) to make it reusable for various purposes, while water reuse is the actual use of that reclaimed water.

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