Wastewater reuse in Beijing: an evolving hybrid system. Issue 4 (3rd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jensen, Olivia; Yu, Xudong
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 32:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 590
• Page End: 610
• Publication Date: 2016-07-03
• Subjects: Water reuse -- China -- urban water supply -- water policy; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2016.1148589
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

Abstract: Water reuse capacity in Beijing has developed rapidly along hybrid lines, with a small number of large-scale plants connected to a network backbone and a large number of small-scale plants in less densely developed areas. This article examines whether Beijing's reuse system meets the objectives of effectiveness and sustainability, employing a new data-set of water reuse facilities for the city. It finds that reuse development in Beijing has so far been largely supply-driven and the desirable attributes of a hybrid system may only be achieved as greater attention is given to demand aspects of water reuse.