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Wastewater - Reclaimed Water

Reclaimed water is wastewater processed with advanced treatment so that it can be reused safely for applications such as landscaping, irrigation, and toilet flushing.

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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Reclaimed Water - Frequently Asked Questions

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

A detailed outline of the permitting process. February 2012.
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Reclaimed Water Permits & Forms 

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Other Sources of Information About Reclaimed Water/Water Reuse

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