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Conclusion

DELWP is delivering Water for Victoria's actions to increase recycled water use for non-drinking purposes. It is too early to see the impact of these activities because most of them are still in progress.

Barwon Water proactively pursues opportunities to increase recycled water use. It has set an ambitious long-term goal for recycled water use that is challenging to meet. It is on track to achieve its interim goal to increase recycled water allocated for productive use by 1 000 ML per year by June 2023.

Conclusion

DELWP, EPA and Barwon Water have a good understanding of the barriers that can influence recycled water use. DELWP is working with the water sector to deliver a program of initiatives to explore and manage these barriers.

Community and stakeholder attitudes towards recycled water have improved over the last decade. However, DELWP needs to play a greater role in educating water users about water security and the benefits and risks of using recycled water.

Water is critical to life and the liveability of our cities and towns. However, in Water for Victoria, the Victorian Government estimates that our demand will exceed our water supply in some areas of Victoria as early as this decade due to population growth and climate change.

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