回收至水处理厂进水的废物流通常含有浓度令人担忧的污染物。这些污染物可能包括贾第虫和隐孢子虫、三卤甲烷、锰和可同化有机碳。这项研究表明，对废物流进行适当的管理——处理、均衡和监测——可以使其在许多情况下适合回收利用。包括2个参考文献、表格和图表。

Waste streams recycled to the influent of a water treatment plant typically contain contmainants at concentrations that are of concern. These contaminants may include Giardia and Cryptosporidium, trihalomethanes, manganese, and assimilable organic carbon. This research shows that proper management--treatment, equalization and monitoring--of the waste streams can render them suitable for recycling in many situations. Includes 2 references, table, figures.