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Strategic Use of Stormwater
Peter Coombes and George Kuczera
Department of Civil, Surveying and Environmental Engineering, University of Newcastle
Reuse of stormwater and roofwater can provide substantial benefits to the community including reduced mains water use, stormwater discharges and impact on the environment. This note discusses strategies for the
capture and reuse of stormwater and roofwater, which are presented within the context of government policies and regulations, Australian Standards and public health requirements.