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Water Quality > Water Reclamation and Reuse Water Reclamation and ReuseBackground | Engineering Guidance | Water Rights Self-Assessment | Reclaimed Water Permit | Rule Development Process| Reports | Useful Links | For more information Recent LegislationThe Washington State Legislature enacted E2SSB 6117 (2007) with the Governor's Directive and ESHB 2884 (2006). Both bills amend Chapter 90.46 RCW - Reclaimed Water Use The 2006 law directed the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to develop and adopt rules on all aspects of reclaimed water use by December 31, 2010. The law also directs Ecology to coordinate with the Department of Health and form a rule-making advisory committee with a broad range of interested individuals. In 2007, legislation reaffirmed the commitment to reclaimed water and recognized the importance of the following benefits of reclaimed water use:
Some provisions of the new legislation include:
The Governor also directed Ecology to work with the legislative leadership to address water right impairment (vetoed Sec. 4) and related issues. The governor also directed Ecology to harmonize the implementation of the new reclaimed water planning requirements. The legislature also provided Capital Budget funding of $5.5 million for initial feasibility and construction of reclaimed water facilities in Puget Sound. BackgroundIn 1992 the Washington State Legislature passed the Reclaimed Water Act, Chapter 90.46 RCW, and directed Ecology and the Department of Health to develop standards for reclaimed water use and to jointly administer a reclaimed water program. The Reclaimed Water Act has the following goals:
In addition to reclaimed water, which is derived from municipal wastewater, Chapter 90.46 RCW includes provisions for the beneficial use of greywater, agricultural industrial process water, and industrial reuse water. Engineering GuidanceIn accordance with RCW 90.48.112, opportunities for reclaimed water use must be considered in engineering submittals to the Department of Ecology. The Water Reclamation and Reuse Standards also require that an engineering report be submitted for review and approval of all water reclamation facilities. This is usually included as part of the facilities plan. The following documents provide guidance in preparing these reports.Department of Health (DOH) Technology Guidance Documents: DOH Water Conserving On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems at: http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/WW/wat-consrv-rsg-7-1-2007.pdf Water Rights Self-AssessmentA water rights self-assessment is required to assure that the diversion of an existing wastewater discharge does not impair existing water rights downstream. A guidance document for conducting a self-assessment and a flow chart are provided for your assistance. Reclaimed Water PermitA reclaimed water permit is issued to the generator of the reclaimed water. The permittee has the exclusive right to the distribution and use of the water. Permit conditions govern the location, the rate, the water quality and the purpose of use. The following documents are used as "boilerplates" in the preparation of reclaimed water permits. Permit and Fact Sheet Boilerplates:
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Recent Legislation Case Studies in Reclaimed Water Answers to questions about reclaimed water Standards for Use of Reclaimed Water Application Form for Reclaimed Water Permit Reclaimed Water Grants Program 2007 Legislative Report: Implementation of Reclaimed Water Use |
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