4. Cons of Water Reuse
Necessary
considerations
•Social acceptance?
•Co-operation of different sectors
is sometimes difficult.
•Requirement for treatment and
agricultural expertise, to analyse specific requirements and adjust to flexible
treatment standards.
•Risk to human health?
-
Pathogens: bacteria, viruses, Helminths
•Risk to environment?
- Heavy
metals
-
Organics (endocrine disrupters, antibiotics, halogenated compounds)
-
Salinity