According to the UN World Health Organization, one-third of the world's human population lacks access to secure supplies of safe drinking water. This issue compelled the UN to establish Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of which is to find universally feasible water reuse strategies, as described in this book. Authors William Alley and Rosemarie Alley persuasively explain the technical and social factors related to using sewage water as a direct source of potable water for human consumption. This book provides a comprehensive and unbiased assessment of wastewater recycling, supported by current references, and would be a welcome addition to any sustainable development collection.

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If you are curious about how humanity figured out how to recycle water, this is your book. An authoritative view of why recycling was pursued, how it was done, and the innovators who made it possible.

David Sedlak, author, “Water 4.0: The Past, Present and Future of the World's Most Vital Resource”

The Water Recycling Revolution is an extremely timely and engaging narrative of the people, history, and science behind the development of this increasingly important water supply. The book is well researched and, while packed with facts, is written as a compelling story rather than an academic overview.

Laura Belanger, senior water resources engineer and policy advisor, Western Resource Advocates

Communities across the country are incorporating water reuse into their water management strategies as a proven method for ensuring a safe, reliable, locally controlled water supply, including for drinking water. In The Water Recycling Revolution, by Bill and Rosemarie Alley, we now have an authoritative, comprehensive, and well-organized history and guidebook explaining how this revolution occurred—and why you should pay attention to it if you care about our water future. If you’re interested in learning about water reuse, this is the first book you should read.

Patricia L. Sinicropi, JD, executive director, WateReuse Association

Memorial Day weekend, often considered the beginning of summer activities, turned out to be a good time for me to read the volume, which fills an important gap for water experts and the general public by providing an excellent primer on the history, current status, and future of water recycling. The Alleys have mastered the art of explaining science in the context of case studies based on extensive research. This book is a good read. It provides a thorough, realistic, and balanced view of the opportunities and obstacles associated with increased water recycling in the United States. I recommend putting it on your summer reading list.

Sharon Megdal, Arizona Water Resources Research Center

The Water Recycling Revolution provides an engaging and accessible narrative about how water recycling is becoming increasingly central to the future of water resources.

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