West Bengal Requires Wastewater Recycling in Housing Societies
Representative AI image KOLKATA: The state Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department has announced the ‘West Bengal State Policy on Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater’. This policy aims to mandate residential housing units to maximize the reuse of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes. Additionally, for industrial applications, the goal is to source at least 20% of total water needs from municipal wastewater by 2030. The authorities had previously developed a draft to promote safe and sustainable reuse of treated wastewater across the state. According to the final notification, all residential buildings constructed post-environmental clearance must prioritize the reuse of treated…