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Water Reuse Systems Engineer
Designs systems that treat wastewater to drinking water standard for reuse
£45k–£90k Climate-driven
What it involves
Engineers advanced treatment trains that purify municipal wastewater to potable standards, turning a waste stream into a reliable water supply for drought-prone regions.
Skills & knowledge needed
Water treatment engineeringProcess designRegulatory complianceSystems engineeringQuality monitoring
Why it's emerging now
Direct potable reuse is moving from taboo to necessity as traditional water sources become unreliable.
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