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How water reuse projects are addressing water scarcity in the West¡ªand beyond

March 10, 2025

By Tama Snow and Ryan Murdock

For Water Online, Tama Snow and Ryan Murdock write about how water-reuse projects can help communities struggling with water scarcity

As water scarcity becomes a stark reality around the globe, more municipalities, water utilities, and industrial enterprises are exploring water reuse projects and adopting regulations to support them. Fundamentally, water reuse can help drought-proof regions and diversify water supply portfolios with recycled water.

While water reuse is particularly prevalent in California, interest in direct and indirect potable reuse projects is growing throughout the Western US and beyond. Although this work is heavily present in the West, there are a growing number of reuse projects in states experiencing rapid growth and climate change. In other regions, states such as Texas and Florida are implementing water reuse, and states in the Midwest are considering it.

  • Tama Snow

    Based in Walnut Creek, Tama is a vice president and regional business leader for the Pacific Water team. A proven mentor, she loves using her Â鶹´«Ã½ to help clients find sustainable solutions for their projects.

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  • Ryan Murdock

    As a vice president, Ryan is skilled at integrating multidisciplinary studies for planning and decision-making processes, as well as performing economic evaluations that are consistent with the federal principles and guidelines.

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