Indirect Potable Reuse

INDIRECT POTABLE REUSE (IPR): The blending of advanced treated, recycled or reclaimed water into a natural water source (groundwater basin or reservoir) that could be used for drinking (potable) water after further treatment.

Indirect Potable Reuse: A Sustainable Water Supply Alternative provides an overview of significant indirect potable reuse projects, followed by a description of the epidemiological and toxicological studies evaluating any potential human health impacts of these projects. A summary of key operational measures to protect human health and the areas that require further research are discussed.

The EPA website Water Recycling and Reuse: The Environmental Benefits discusses the opportunities for water recycling and the environmental benefits associated with this practice.