In India, the majority of municipal and industrial wastewaters produced continues to be un- or under-treated and mostly disposed of to surface water bodies and is not reused. Reuse represents one of the largest potential sources of "new water" in India. Communities throughout India are in urgent need for additional water supply for a variety of uses - each with a varying degree of purity. This project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development is designed to evaluate the conditions under which reclaimed water may be provided against non-potable uses that currently consume higher quality water.
Maharashtra State has recognized the importance of promoting water reuse, especially among urban bodies. The WENEXA project builds on previous efforts at Hyderabad Metro Water Sewage and Supply Board (HMWSSB). To make water reuse a reality, a series of steps need to be taken - a consensus needs to be built among the stakeholders, feasibility must be established, proper water treatment must be planned for and quality parameters must be strictly adhered to. The WENEXA project has chosen to work with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation.
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