Policy for Reuse of Treated Waste Water.

This Policy for Reuse of Treated Waste Water is a sectoral policy document at the state level prepared by the Government of Gujarat. The Policy lays down following objectives: 1. To reach minimum 80% coverage and collection of sewage in all municipal towns; 2. To reach a level of 100% treatment of collected sewage as per the prescribed standards; 3. To reuse at least 25% of total fresh water consumption from Treated Waste Water (TWW) within the time limitsetunder policy by every municipal body; 4. To reuse 70% of TWW by 2025; 5. To reuse 100% of TWW by 2030.
The Policy is prepared with a vision to maximise the collection & treatment of sewage generated and reuse of treated wastewater on a sustainable basis, thereby reducing dependency on fresh water resources. TWW shall be mandated for use for different class of users depending on its availability. TWW shall meet all the statutory quality standards. Stringent quality standards will be adopted such that it does not contaminate other sources of water. Treated waste water can be used for agriculture/irrigation purposes provided surplus water is available. The development of projects will take into account all environmental aspects, while choosing method of treatment, storage of waste water and sludge management. Effective procedures will be put in place to adequately factor in environment and social opportunities and concerns during all stages of reuse of TWW projects. Further, the policy promotes use of treated waste water as an economic resource. TWW shall used to generate resources which shall be used primarily for sewage collection and treatment besides paying for fresh water resources. The price of TWW shall be determined based on investment made, quality of water supplied, requirement of distribution infrastructure and other social, cultural and business factors.