How discharge avoidance drives potable reuse in the west

Stricter discharge permits are reshaping how utilities in the western U.S. manage wastewater. Instead of asking how to treat water before release, many are now asking whether to discharge at all. In a recent interview with Wastewater Digest, Carollo Senior Project Manager John Rehring explained how discharge avoidance is becoming a powerful driver for potable reuse. By reusing water instead of discharging, utilities can avoid costly new treatment requirements while building resilient local supplies. Watch John’s full conversation to learn more about discharge avoidance and its role in advancing potable reuse: https://lnkd.in/g33H82E6