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Friday, February 8, 2008

Sewage Into Drinking Water Using Sewage Treatment Plants

Converting Sewage Into Drinking Water: Wave Of The Future?

Amid growing water shortages in parts of the United States, more communities are considering tapping their sewage treatment plants as a new source of drinking water.

The conversion of wastewater into tap water could help meet increased demand for one of life's most essential resources, according to the article "Treating Sewage For Drinking Water" scheduled for the Jan. 28 issue of Chemical & Engineering News.

Full report @ Science Daily

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