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The evolution of wastewater reclamation, recycling and reuse has its roots in the early water and wastewater systems characteristic of the Minoan civilization in ancient Greece. Although water reuse has been practiced in many parts of the world for centuries, there are a number of factors that have contributed to the recent interest in water reuse. In many industrialized nations there are growing problems associated with developing adequate water supplies in an environmentally sound manner. In addition, the costs of municipal and industrial wastewater disposal for water quality protection and pollution abatement are increasing. In developing countries, particularly those in arid parts of the world, reliable low cost, low technology methods are needed for acquiring new water supplies and protecting existing water sources from pollution. In the planning and implementation of water reclamation and reuse, the intended water reuse applications dictate the extent of wastewater treatment required, the quality of the finished water, and the method of distribution and application. As technology improves and the reliability of water reuse systems is demonstrated, it is likely that water reuse will continue to expand in the future. The purpose of this paper is to review the history of wastewater reclamation, recycling and reuse and highlight significant developments that have paved the way for present and future applications.