Recycled or reclaimed water refers to the former sewage or wastewater that has undergone biological treatment to remove impurities or solids (Hurlimann 83). Essentially, people and industries can re-use recycled water to satisfy domestic, industrial, agricultural, and commercial needs. The primary purpose of recycling wastewater is to conserve water, as opposed to discharging the treated water into rivers, oceans, and other surface waters. In effect, recycling water enhances environmental sustainability since the society reduces its demand for water by reusing the water at its disposal. However, many people often cringe at the thought of using or consuming recycled water owing to concerns about its safety. Indeed, concerns over the safety of the recyclable water have led to controversy over its usage across the globe. As a result, sections of the society oppose the use of reclaimed water for both domestic and industrial use. Nonetheless, people have been using recyclable water in the last few years, as water supply becomes increasingly scarce amid a rising demand for the invaluable commodity (Seah 12). Certainly, people should consume and use recycled water since it is safe owing to the high standards of treatment and purification of the wastewater during the recycling process.
Firstly, the reclaimed water undergoes high levels of treatment, which ensures that the recycled water is fit for the intended home or industrial use. Indeed, the relevant water regulatory authorities and health departments have approved most of the recycled water schemes after assessing its safety for the intended purpose (Yamagata 22). In addition, the concerned authorities have set high standards for recycled water. As a result, water-recycling companies have to meet these set standards. Further, these officials usually assess the risk levels of the reclaimed water to the humans and the