CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTIVES FOR WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE IN EU COUNTRIES

The need for extra supply through the reuse of treated wastewater is not a priority, but the protection of the receiving environment is considered as an important issue. One of the major constraints for water reuse and its public acceptance is the lack of relevant legislation at EU level. As a result of this situation, both strict and flexible standards can be found in Europe, even in the same country (Spain, for example), illustrating an important equity issue, which needs to be addressed.