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ROLE OF RECYCLED WATER IN MEETING THESE CHALLENGES
- Recycled water is highly treated.
- Quality is near that of potable water.
- Reliable and available, even in a drought.
- Useful for agriculture and landscapes.
- Lower cost than new potable water resources.
- Usually has a lower "carbon footprint" than potable supplies.