Western Canada Water Annual Conference & Exhibition

Water reuse is the collection of water that comes from alternative sources, such as greywater, rainwater, and stormwater, and subsequent fit-for-purpose treatment for safe use. Infrastructure needs, environmental impacts, ethics, values, economics, and establishment of sustainable, healthy communities are all aspects of water reuse. Interest in water reuse is increasing as many provinces face periods of drought as well as intense rain events, and remote communities face increasing costs to treat all water to a potable standard regardless of intended use. Evolving our water policies and management strategies to reuse water is seen as a likely component to ease stresses on water service provision. We want to explore water reuse with those already engaged in water resources management in Alberta.