Evaluation of Wastewater Reuse in Hong Kong Using an Integrated Framework for Life-cycle Economic, Environmental and Public Health Impact Assessment
Grant Data
Project Title
Evaluation of Wastewater Reuse in Hong Kong Using an Integrated Framework for Life-cycle Economic, Environmental and Public Health Impact Assessment
Principal Investigator
Professor Li, Xiao-yan
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Yeung Chok Hang
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
21
Start Date
2021-02-01
Amount
868100
Conference Title
Evaluation of Wastewater Reuse in Hong Kong Using an Integrated Framework for Life-cycle Economic, Environmental and Public Health Impact Assessment
Presentation Title
Keywords
Life cycle assessment, Reclaimed water, Urban water systems, Wastewater reuse, Water security
Discipline
Water
Panel
Humanities & Social Sciences (H)
HKU Project Code
2020.A8.095.20C
Grant Type
Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Funding Year
2020
Status
Completed
Objectives
Reclaimed water is a promising climate-proof alternative for diversifying water resources in Hong Kong. To facilitate the planning and city-wide implementation of wastewater reuse in Hong Kong, this project aims to: (1) develop an integrated framework for assessing the economic, environmental and public health impacts of using reclaimed water based on life-cycle analysis; (2) evaluate different scenarios of using reclaimed water for non-potable and indirect potable reuses in Hong Kong; (3) establish the criteria for formulating policy and mapping the pathway for broadening the use of reclaimed water in Hong Kong.