ABSTRACT
The overwhelming population growth in recent decades and water crisis along with limited and uneven geographical distribution of freshwater resources is a growing challenge for the economic and human development. Wastewater reclamation and use could be an alternative for intact water sources and a promising solution to water scarcity and unequal distribution. The aforementioned world population growth coincides with higher demand for resources. Limited and uneven geographical distribution of freshwater resources will be challenging for this growing population as both a primary life requirement and for food production. The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 has regulated the transportation of any material for ocean disposal and prevents the disposal of any material in oceans that could affect the marine environment. Drinking water standards are regulations that the EPA has established to control the concentration of contaminants in the US drinking water supply for all PWS regardless of the size of the population they serve.
