Recycled water in WA

WA Health supports water recycling as a sustainable and beneficial option to manage our scarce and valuable water resources.

Recycled water derived from sewage, sewer mining, greywater and industry can be treated to the required standards for different beneficial uses.

Examples of end-uses of recycled water that has been treated to a level that is adequate for the intended end-use also called ‘fit-for-purpose’ include:

  • enhancement of environmental flows
  • irrigation of public open spaces and agriculture
  • toilet flushing
  • dust suppression
  • augmentation of drinking water supplies.
All recycled water schemes must be approved by the Chief Health Officer prior to implementation.

Refer to the Application process for approval of recycling water scheme for further information.

The Water Unit conducted the Recycled Water Webinar on 19th of November 2024. The webinar’s video can be accessed here (external site)

Recycled water monitoring
Recycled water publications
Notification requirements
Last reviewed: 11-12-2024
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Environmental Health Directorate