Public perception is critical to the success of Texas' potable reuse future

STV Regional Director Marisa Vergara explains why public perception is vital to potable reuse regulations and frameworks being developed in Texas.

Bob Crossen

Oct. 31, 2024

In December of 2023, California approved its potable reuse rules. Texas is not far behind, and gaining and understanding of what was approved in The Golden State is preparing the Lone Star state for its water reuse future.

Marisa Vergara, regional director or STV, shares how Texas is looking at water reuse and the hurdles professionals are preparing to clear in implementing potable reuse solutions.

Learn more about California's potable reuse rules: https://wwdmag.com/33038005

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About the Author

Bob Crossen

Bob Crossen is the editorial director for the Endeavor Business Media Water Group, which publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor.