About Water Reuse

Reclaiming wastewater so that it can be reused safely for applications such as landscaping, irrigation, and toilet flushing.
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314 CMR 20.00: Reclaimed Water Permit Program and Standards - Promulgated March 2009

These regulations authorize MassDEP to establish a permitting program for water reuse, including requirements for the use, sale, and distribution of reclaimed water.
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Policies & Guidance

Interim Guidelines for Reclaimed Water Use and other guidance relative to groundwater discharge and water reuse.
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Wastewater Reuse - Frequently Asked Questions

The importance of water reuse, what permits are required, potential uses for reclaimed water, and more.
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Wastewater Reuse Permitting Process

A description of the permits required for water reuse projects and the permitting process.
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Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Small Wastewater Treatment Facilities with Land Disposal - Guidelines

Small wastewater treatment facilities are defined as those with a sewage flow between 10,000 and 150,000 gallons per day (gpd). These guidelines are intended to supplement the standards and design criteria for small facilities, "TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Works," published by the New England Water Pollution Control Commission.
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Other Sources of Information About Water Reuse

Links to external sites from US EPA, other states with reuse programs, and nonprofit organizations.
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