REVISION OF THE NATIONAL RECLAIMED WATER GUIDELINES

Authors
GREGORY JD LUGG R SANDERS B
Citation
Jd. Gregory et al., REVISION OF THE NATIONAL RECLAIMED WATER GUIDELINES, Desalination, 106(1-3), 1996, pp. 263-268
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Water Resources","Engineering, Chemical
Journal title
Desalination → ACNP
ISSN journal
00119164
Volume
106
Issue
1-3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
263 - 268
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-9164(1996)106:1-3<263:ROTNRW>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
This paper provides the background to the development of the Australia n guidelines for the use of reclaimed water. USEPA and WHO guidelines are discussed. The current draft guideline format is outlined. This in cludes values for thermotolerant coliforms set at four levels for a va riety of applications depending on degree of human contact. Levels of treatment are recommended along with safeguards for particular applica tions.