Keralam govt. frames policy for safe reuse of treated wastewater
The Kerala government has introduced a new policy to promote the safe reuse of treated wastewater across sectors like agriculture, construction, and urban landscaping. Local bodies are now required to assess and publicly declare the availability of treated water from sewage treatment plants to reduce freshwater dependency.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant shift toward sustainable water management and resource circularity in urban and industrial planning.
The Local Self-Government department in Keralam has framed a policy for the safe reuse of treated wastewater across key sectors such as horticulture, agriculture, urban landscaping, construction activities, industrial processes, and cleaning applications.
The report provides a neutral summary of government policy without editorializing or taking a political stance.
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