Recycled water management framework
Project details
| Objective: | To develop a methodology to assess implementation of the national recycling guidelines framework for the management of recycled water quality. |
| Funding: | Up to $250,000 plus applicable GST from the Australian Government towards costs associated with supporting the work program. Total value of the project is $423,300 with $164,000 being contributed by Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and Steering group members. |
| Jurisdiction: | National |
| Commenced: | September 2007 |
| Completed: | May 2010. |
Progress
About the project
The National Guidelines for Recycled Water (NRMMC and EPHC, 2006, 2007 and 2009) set out a risk-based systems approach to ensure that risks associated with recycled water are effectively addressed. This project developed tools for utilities, non-water providers and regulators of recycled water schemes to better manage and assess implementation of the national guidelines.
The project developed a series of detailed measures including a scoring algorithm to assess implementation of the framework and associated prevention and treatment interventions. It is industry focused and aims to build community confidence in the management of recycled water.
Project benefits
The product allows utilities and others implementing recycled water schemes to assess the thoroughness of their management approaches in implementing the national water quality framework and thereby reduce the risks of poor recycled water quality being delivered to customers, including the risks of intermittent failure of the recycled water systems.
The tools will be available across WSAA membership and to other proponents of recycled water schemes nationwide. Workshops will be held to facilitate adoption of the web based software. Ultimately the approach will monitor the performance of recycling schemes to ensure they align with national guidelines.