State Policy and Regulations
States regulate the treatment and distribution of recycled water. Several states, such as California and Florida, have adopted comprehensive regulatory frameworks for water reuse. Other states offer guidelines to support the permitting of water reuse projects, with some states regulating projects on a case-by-case basis.
The map is adapted, in part, with information provided by Western Resource Advocates and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The map will be updated periodically as new information is received and/or states update their regulations. WateReuse welcomes readers to send along information that can help fill gaps in knowledge in the comment box provided below.
Click on the state outlines below to learn more about each state’s policy and regulations.
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