Presented by Steve Capewell, Managing Director, Goulburn Valley Water

It has been estimated that more than 100 cities across the world will be using purified recycled water (PRW) as part of their drinking water supply over the next 25 years, with the number of people consuming it expected to double.  These recent findings from WSAA* come as a number of Australian cities and towns are currently exploring future water sources in the face of a growing population, variable rainfall brought about by a changing climate, and the comparative cost of other manufactured water sources such as desalination.

This presentation will share key learnings from the successful Beenyup groundwater replenishment project in Perth, particularly as they relate to understanding and influencing community and regulatory attitudes and perceptions of PRW.  With further insights from the current Sydney Water PRW trial, the discussion concludes with a set of contemporary ‘Must Have’ attributes for embarking on PRW projects in Australia in the near future.