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The underground story of what happens to wastewater

by Andy Uhler
Feb 1, 2016
Conserving water in drought areas actually makes treating wastewater more difficult.
 A wastewater treatment plant is inundated by the Yazoo River floodwaters near Yazoo City, Mississippi.
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In dry California, using price to police water use

by Sarah Gardner
Oct 16, 2014
California cities don't like the word "rationing," but "pricing" can serve the same purpose.
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The Greenwash Brigade

Answering your questions: Bottled water vs. soda?

by Heidi Siegelbaum
Aug 13, 2009
Thanks to Toni from Winston-Salem NC for writing in to ask why environmental tips focus on reducing the use of bottled water, but don't tend to...
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It doesn't take a porta-potty!

by Jim Nicolow
Feb 15, 2008
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