Chapter 3: Recover

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Chapter 3: Recover

Circular Water Economy 101: Closing the Loop

Germano Salazar-Benites; Erika Bailey, PE; Bernadette Drouhard, PE; Zeynep K. Erdal, PhD, PE; Alison Nojima, PE; and Tanja Rauch-Williams, PhD, PE

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Word count5,630

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Circular Water Economy 101: Closing the Loop

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The circular water economy reimagines water as a renewable, regenerative resource—one that can be continuously recovered, reused, and reintegrated to create value across communities, industries, and ecosystems. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of this transformative approach, centered on three core strategies: Reduce, Recover, and Regenerate. Readers will gain a clear understanding and definition of each core strategy, along with practical insights into their financial benefits, supporting technologies, and implementation frameworks. The book also highlights the importance of public outreach and stakeholder engagement in driving successful adoption. Through real-world case studies, this resource demonstrates how circular water principles can be applied across diverse settings, offering actionable guidance for utilities, policymakers, engineers, and sustainability professionals seeking to build more resilient and efficient water systems.

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Water Environment Federation

Document typeDigital Book

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date May 2026

Print ISBN 978-1-57278-500-7

EISBN 978-1-57278-501-4

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First / last page(s)1 - 154

Word count28,683

Subject keywordsreducereuserecoverregeneratestormwatercircular water economytechnologyfinancialspublic outreachcwecwe 101water regenerationregenerative waterenergy recoverynutrient recoverybiosolids recoverywater efficiency