Trisha, what would you like state regulators to understand about the practical realities utilities face when developing water reuse projects?

Well, I think first we want them to understand that treated effluent is a resource.

It's not a waste product.

And we have the technology now to treat water for any purpose.

We can meet a variety of water needs with a variety of water supplies while still protecting the environment and protecting public health.

South Carolina is a fast-growing state, and we want to protect the waterways that make our coast so beautiful.

But more people means more wastewater, and we also need options for treated wastewater.

So, Tricia, how can utilities use this framework to engage with regulators and other stakeholders earlier in the reuse planning process?