Queensland Water Commission Securing our water together

How is it made?

The 7-barrier process

The PRW 7-barrier process

A 7-barrier process using world’s best technology is used to transform wastewater into purified recycled water.

The 7-barrier process involves:

  • Barrier 1: Source Control
  • Barrier 2: Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Barrier 3: Microfiltration
  • Barrier 4: Reverse Osmosis
  • Barrier 5: Advanced Oxidation
  • Barrier 6: Natural Environment
  • Barrier 7: Water Treatment Plant

For an explanation of each barrier, please read the fact sheet, How is purified recycled water made? (PDF, 473kb)