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Water Reuse: Basic Jargon Reclaimed Water - Water resulting from the treatment of domestic, municipal or industrial wastewater that is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur. Specifically excluded from this definition is "gray water." Reuse or Water Reuse - The use of reclaimed water for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use in accordance with this (Virginia) regulation. Gray Water - Untreated wastewater from bathtubs, showers, lavatory fixtures, wash basins, washing machines and laundry tubs. It does not include wastewater from toilets, urinals, kitchen sinks, dishwashers or laundry water from soiled diapers. Potable Water - Water fit for human consumption and domestic use that is sanitary and normally free of minerals, organic substances, and toxic agents in excess of reasonable amounts for domestic usage in the area served and normally adequate in quantity and quality for the minimum health requirements of the persons served. Direct Potable Reuse - The discharge of reclaimed water directly into a drinking water treatment facility or into a drinking water distribution system. Indirect Potable Reuse - The discharge of reclaimed water directly into an aquifer or raw water impoundment used for a drinking water source. Non-Potable Water - Any water, including reclaimed water, not meeting the definition of potable water. Reclamation or Wastewater Reclamation - The treatment of domestic, municipal or industrial wastewater or sewage to produce reclaimed water for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur. Source: State Water Control Board, Draft Regulation for Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse (9 VAC 25-740-10 et seq.), May 3, 2002.
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