美国和美国的许多社区 全世界都在经历，或将要经历， 水供应短缺。这篇文章讨论了昆士兰， 澳大利亚对这一问题的整体态度和 将帮助公用事业公司更好地了解最先进的技术 水的回收和再利用。昆士兰的范围 水资源短缺的解决方案包括高科技 设备和有效的公共通信 公众的高度支持和“勒紧裤腰带” 保护昆士兰多方面发展的一部分 方法是西部走廊再生水项目， 世界上最大的高科技水源之一 回收项目。该项目包括申请 微型和超滤膜过滤、反渗透、， 和高级氧化，以提供饮用质量 主要发电厂的工业用水、灌溉用水 以及，如果需要，增加社区的 水源水库。 有效的公共传播 已经得到公众的支持，这一直是一个关键 为了成功。2007年的调查结果显示，71% 居民们支持使用再生水，并已成功 节约用水，人均住宅用水量 只有32加仑/天（123升/天），可能是最好的水之一 拯救发达国家的社区。昆士兰的 经验可以帮助其他社区理解 可用选项的范围。包括16个参考文献、表格和图表。

Many communities across the United States and around the world are experiencing, or will experience, water supply shortages. This article discusses Queensland, Australia's holistic approach to the problem and will help utilities better understand state-of-the-art water reclamation and recycling. Queensland's range of solutions to water shortages includes high-technology equipment and effective public communications resulting in high levels of public support and "belt tightening" conservation. Part of Queensland's multifaceted approach is the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project, one of the world's largest high-technology water recycling projects. The program involves applying micro- and ultramembrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation to provide potable-quality water for industrial use at major power plants, irrigation of, and, if needed, augmentation of the community's source water reservoir. Effective public communications have led to public support, which has been a key to success. Survey results for 2007 show that 71% of residents supported recycled water use and have successfully conserved water, with a per capita residential use of only 32 gpd (123 L/d), likely one of the best water saving communities in the developed world. Queensland's experience may help other communities understand the range of options that are available. Includes 16 references, tables, figures.