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The Promise of Circular Water 1: Exploratory Study on Large-Scale Effluent Reuse

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A circular water cycle with (almost) complete reuse of treated domestic wastewater could well be the best step forward for water quality, the freshwater supply, and the environmental impact of the water cycle—one that is also affordable. So, instead of constantly increasing purification for every "new substance of the week," a larger-scale, immediate focus on high-quality water suitable for reuse is required. An exploratory study by the Aa en Ma…
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"In the past, choices for the application of (water purification) processes were often based on costs. Fortunately, the environmental impact of various processes is increasingly being taken into account [1], [2]. However, this can unintentionally have a counterproductive effect, because improved water purification by definition uses more energy and chemicals. If the climate impact of the purification process itself is focused too much, suboptima…

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KWR broke the news in on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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