Wastewater Reclamation in St. Croix

With the advent of a booming tourist trade on the island of St. Croix, the demand for freshwater increased dramatically. Historically, freshwater was supplied by wells and cisterns, but as the island's population grew, demand far exceeded supply. A seawater desalinization plant was constructed...

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Published in:Journal - Water Pollution Control Federation 1977-03, Vol.49 (3), p.429-435
Main Author: Buros, O. K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Design evaluation
Drinking water
Groundwater
Rain
Recharging
Sea water
Wastewater
Wastewater treatment
Water quality
Water reclamation
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Summary:With the advent of a booming tourist trade on the island of St. Croix, the demand for freshwater increased dramatically. Historically, freshwater was supplied by wells and cisterns, but as the island's population grew, demand far exceeded supply. A seawater desalinization plant was constructed to deal with the problem, but rising petroleum costs have escalated production costs, making potable water an expensive commodity. In response to the problem, plans were drawn up to recharge the island's groundwater with treated wastewater.
ISSN:0043-1303