Evaluating the Potential for Direct Potable Reuse in Texas
Project Summary
The goal of this project is to develop a resource document that provides scientific and technical information for the implementation of direct potable reuse projects in Texas.
- TWDB Contract Manager:
- Erika Mancha
- Funding Recipient:
- Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
- Project Administrator:
- Ellen McDonald, Ph.D., P.E.
- Participants:
- Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., Desmond Lawler, DREWES Environmental, Duranceau Consulting Services, EOA, George Tchobanoglous, Lloyd Gosselink, Nellor Environmental Associates, Separation Processes, Soller Environmental, Total Environmental Solutions, and Trussell Technologies
- Project Start Date:
- August 2012
- Project Completion Date:
- March 2015
- Total Project Cost:
- $599,656
- TWDB Share of Project Cost:
- $100,000
- Benefits:
- This project will develop a resource document that will be available to the Texas community to assist in the future implementation of direct potable reuse projects in Texas. The project will identify contaminants of concern and define performance targets for constituents with the demonstration of two real-world case studies. In addition, the project will evaluate treatment technologies, quantify risk assessment, and provide sample pilot protocols.
Project Details
Participants
Funding Sponsors:
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District
City of College Station
City of Dallas
City of Fort Worth
City of Houston
City of Irving
City of Lewisville
City of Lubbock
El Paso Water Utilities
North Texas Municipal Water District
San Antonio Water System
Texas Water Development Board
Trinity River Authority
WateReuse Texas
Funding Recipient:
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
1320 S. University Dr., Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-806-1700
Project Manager:
Ellen McDonald, Ph.D., P.E.
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
1320 S. University Dr., Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-806-1700
Milestones
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Request for Proposals in Texas Register | May 25, 2012 |
| Initial Statement of Interest received by TWDB | July 12, 2012 |
| Study approved by TWDB | August 18, 2012 |
| Contract executed | February 21, 2013 |
Progress Reports
Presentations
- Overview of the Texas Direct Potable Reuse Resource Document, Ellen McDonald and Margie Nellor, TWDB, January 2016, (14,130 KB).
Final Reports
- Direct Potable Reuse Resource Document, Volume 1 of 2: Report
- Direct Potable Reuse Resource Document, Volume 2 of 2: Appendices
Educational Resources
- Project Description: Direct Potable Water Reuse Research Project, April 2013, ( 16 KB)
- FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions, April 2013, (139 KB)
- Sustainable Solutions...for a Thirsty Planet: A website that provides tools to better understand the need and application of sustainable water practices.
- WateReuse: The WateReuse Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient use of water resources through education, sound science, and technology using reclamation, recycling, reuse and desalination.
For More Information
Texas Water Development Board
1700 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78711
Erika Mancha - Project Contact
512-463-7932
Merry Klonower - Media Contact
512-463-8165