Reclaimed water in Tianjin to boost economy, cut pollution by 20%.
The study looked at using reclaimed water to help improve the water quality and economy in Tianjin, China. By analyzing different scenarios, researchers found that recycling 56% of reclaimed water could reduce water pollutants by 20% and support 22% of the city's water supply. This approach could also help maintain 6.3% annual economic growth by 2020. To make this work, it's important to use the right technologies, support construction efforts, and control sources of water pollution, especially in agriculture. This integrated water management system could be a practical solution for water issues, especially water recycling.