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How the West Could Turn a Trickle of Water Into an Endless Supply

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How the West Could Turn a Trickle of Water Into an Endless Supply

Hotter, drier weather, poor planning and a ballooning population are putting enormous pressure on the American West’s water supply. So, to get more out of every drop, some cities and counties are beginning to recycle their water — collecting what goes down the drain, removing the icky stuff and then sending it back into the system to use again, one way or another. A few of those places are getting so good at this that they’ve become global leaders in water recycling. To learn more about how they

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