Project 5303

Integrating Equitable Outcomes into Water Reuse Projects

$265,915
In Progress
Research Manager
George Kajjumba, PhD, PE
Contractor
Pacific Institute
Customer Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Resilience
Reuse
Utility Management

Abstract

This project will explore how water reuse can deliver benefits more equitably across communities. By working with utilities, local partners, and community organizations, the research will develop a practical framework to help ensure that reuse projects are inclusive, resilient, and accessible to all. The team will identify strategies, tools, and real-world examples that show how equity can be built into reuse planning and decision-making. The results will help utilities strengthen community trust, improve engagement, and make the benefits of sustainable water systems more widely shared.