NWRI is leading an important initiative, CalVal, which will develop uniform guidance documents to support California water utilities that are seeking permits for new potable reuse projects.
Visit the CalVal website for details about this important initiative that will benefit all Californians!
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CalVal is a collaborative effort, led by NWRI, in an ongoing effort to develop guidance for practical implementation of potable reuse projects in the state of California.
Potable reuse is the process of recycling cleaned wastewater that would be discharged into lakes, rivers, and streams into purified drinking water. This advanced treatment uses multiple technologies to produce water that satisfies all State water quality requirements.
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To support new potable reuse projects, a consistent approach is needed that: a. maintains public health at all times, b. provides regulatory, engineering, and utility confidence in treatment facility performance, and c. accelerates the regulatory review process and eliminates duplicative regulatory burdens. ​
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CalVal is that approach.​