Electric utility and cogeneration (Cogen) plants offer numerous possibilities for the reuse of water in both boiler and cooling systems. However, these plants have specific water quality requirements. Careful evahtation of potential sources of reuse water is needed and water treatment processes must be tailored to the site specific needs of a particular plant, These needs vary based on the design of the plant and often on the geographic location. This paper describes the water quality
needs in electric utility and cogeneration facilities and the opportunities for reuse waters to fulfill these needs Keywords: water reuse, wastewater reuse, reclaimed water, electric utility, cogeneration, water management