In the southwestern region surrounding Peth, water reuse is an effective solution to the serious drought "The Big Dry". Joe White Maltings Pty Ltd, in Perth, in an effort to meet its water requirements, commissioned the Tenix Alliance to construct a new water recycling plant at the company's facility.

Wastewater reclamation and direct potable reuse have enabled the City of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia to manage its water more efficiently. This case study shows that with an integrated approach including proper policy, legislation, education, technical and financial measures even severe water shortages can be managed.

The Australian state Victoria has finally agreed to sign the Murray-Darling Basin national water plan. Victoria agreed to the plan in return for a $1 billion (us $0.9 billion) to upgrade its