Issues in the Use of Reclaimed Water on Golf Courses

Production of reclaimed water is a popular approach for conserving one of our most important resources. With growing supplies now available, pressure on golf courses to accept reclaimed water is increasing. But because reclaimed water usually contains higher levels of dissolved salts than typical domestic water sources, its use can result in damage to plants and soil. A variety of agronomic and business strategies can mitigate the negative effects of reclaimed water, but in extreme cases, a change to more…