Making the most of the water we have
More cities across the country are adopting wastewater recycling in an effort to conserve water in drought-ridden areas.
More cities across the country are adopting wastewater recycling in an effort to conserve water in drought-ridden areas.
With few alternatives for expanding supply, cities and states are rapidly adding recycled water to their portfolios. But proponents are still fighting an uphill battle to overcome the “yuck” factor.
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