Case 4: Wastewater treatment and reuse for golf course irrigation in a large beach resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Abstract

Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) is the main tourist destination in the Caribbean with over 40 resorts and hotels located on the seashore. Their size varies from 300 to 2000 rooms and the water consumption of one complex is close to that of a small town of 10000 to 20000 inhabitants. PROAMSA, a group of companies, which provides services in the area of wastewater treatment, including design, construction, operation and maintenance, was hired in 2012 to refurbish the treatment plant of a large resort that was not working properly.