El Paso begins construction of first direct potable reuse plant in USA

The first stone has already been laid at the El Paso Water direct drinking water reuse plant in the United States, a pioneering project that will supply reclaimed water directly to the distribution network.

The new facility in Texas will have a capacity of up to 38,000 m³/day, and will use advanced treatments such as reverse osmosis and ultra violet light disinfection. The initiative shows El Paso’s commitment to sustainability and water self-sufficiency in the face of growing water shortages, and is positioning itself as a benchmark in reuse inter nationally.

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