In this conversation, Ramon Rubio and Veronika discuss the complexities and opportunities surrounding water reuse.

Veronika shares her journey in the water sector, the challenges of water availability, and the importance of regulations and feasibility studies.

They explore the economic aspects of water reuse, the significance of risk management, and the hurdles posed by permitting processes.

The discussion also touches on direct potable reuse, agricultural water reuse, and the emerging issue of PFAS in water treatment.

Veronika emphasizes the need for decentralized solutions and the potential for creative approaches in the future of water management.

Takeaways

Water reuse is essential for sustainable water management.
Germany faces regional challenges in water availability due to climate change.
Industry has been recycling water for decades, often under confidentiality.
Regulations play a crucial role in facilitating water reuse projects.
Feasibility studies help assess the viability of water reuse initiatives.
Economic factors are complex and vary by region and project.
Risk management is critical to ensure safe water quality in reuse projects.
Permitting processes can be lengthy and challenging for clients.
Direct potable reuse is becoming more accepted in various regions.
Decentralized solutions may offer innovative approaches to water reuse.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Water Reuse and Waterloop Solutions
02:31 Veronika's Journey in Water and Waterloop's Mission
05:18 Water Availability Challenges in Germany
08:08 Municipalities and Water Reuse Concerns
11:13 Regulatory Landscape for Water Reuse
13:48 Feasibility Studies in Water Reuse Projects
16:37 Economic Aspects of Water Reuse
19:29 Risk Management in Water Reuse Projects
22:07 Permitting Challenges in Water Reuse
24:52 Direct Potable Reuse: A Look at California
27:38 Agricultural Water Reuse and Quality Standards
30:32 Addressing PFAS in Water Reuse
33:04 The Future of Water Reuse and Decentralized Solutions
35:58 Conclusion and Call to Action