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Perth's Groundwater Replenishment Trial
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Groundwater plays a vital role in supplying Perth's drinking water needs. As rainfall levels continue to decline and our groundwater resources are impacted, sustainable groundwater use is becoming more challenging.
The Water Corporation has a strategy to secure Perth's water needs which includes developing new sources, increasing recycling and reducing use.
Groundwater replenishment involves further treating secondary treated wastewater to drinking water quality and recharging it to groundwater. It could play an essential part in securing Perth's groundwater future. The Water Corporation is conducting a Trial to see if groundwater replenishment could be a feasible option for Perth. Recharge commenced in November 2010 and will continue until the end of 2012.
Twelve months since recharge began, the results of the Trial are promising. If done correctly, the Water Corporation is becoming increasingly confident that groundwater replenishment could play a safe and sustainable role in securing Perth's groundwater supplies. But don't take our word for it – decide for yourself.
Engaging with the community about water recycling is an important element of the Trial, so it is vital we keep the community informed on its progress and gather valuable feedback about water recycling.
We encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think about groundwater replenishment and the role water recycling can play in securing Perth's groundwater future.
This project is supported by the Australian Government's Water for the Future initiative through the Water Smart Australia program.
This forum will be open for comment until 31 December 2011.
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Water Corporation’s Plan to Drought-Proof Perth - What do you think?
Water Corporation have just released its ten year plan for drought-proofing Perth - Water Forever - Whatever the Weather.
The objectives of the plan include:
1. Transferring our groundwater abstraction to the deeper aquifers
2. Groundwater replenishment
3. Expanding climate-independent desalination
4. Reducing water use
5. Increasing water recycling
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by admin 2 Dec 2011, 3:00pm
Community feedback so far...
Each year, we conduct a survey of general community members to determine concerns and support for groundwater replenishment from both an informed and uninformed position. Annual survey results from 2011 indicate 67 per cent support for recycled water becoming part of Perth's drinking water supply with 12 per cent of respondents unsure.
by Caela 18 Oct 2011, 11:23am
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by admin 13 Oct 2011, 12:46pm
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Does the treatment process remove hormones and pharmaceuticals?
What guarantees are in place to ensure the water being recharged is safe?
Are chemicals used in the treatment process?
If the recycled water is drinking water quality, why not put it straight into our water supply?
How does groundwater replenishment compare to desalination in terms of cost and energy?
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If the Trial was successful, and recycled water was added to Perth's groundwater, how would you feel about this becoming part of your drinking water supply?
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Groundwater Replenishment Trial Concludes 31 December 2012 -
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