Sewage

Taking the Ick Factor Out of Recycled Water

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KATE GALBRAITH
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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Cleaned-up sewage is nobody’s first choice for drinking water.

But some parts of the world may not have much choice, especially if they have large or growing populations and limited fresh water. Parched communities from Singapore to the United States are coming to terms with the “toilet to tap” idea, aided by educational campaigns and careful marketing. (Do not call it “toilet to tap,” for starters.)

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/26/business/global/26iht-green26.html?_r=2

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Engineers Without Borders: An Organization Working to Alleviate Poverty

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www.ewb-usa.org

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Engineers Without Borders: An Organization Working to Alleviate Poverty

This image gives the reader some basic information about Engineers Without Borders, an organization with active chapters all over the world. EWB employs engineers to design and implement sustainable projects in developing countries. There are chapters at both the university and professional levels.

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Future Generations: An Organization Working to Alleviate Poverty

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www.future.org

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Future Generations: An Organization Working to Alleviate Poverty

This image gives the reader some basic information about Future Generations, a human-centered international development organization working to alleviate global poverty.

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Availability of Drinking Water and Sanitation Over Time

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http://www.grid.unep.ch/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73&Itemid=400&lang=en&project_id=1E27F302

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Availability of Drinking Water and Sanitation Over Time

This graph charts global progress in providing access to drinking water and access to sanitation. The Millennium Development Goal numbers are plotted at the end of the graph for comparison of actual progress versus the UN's plan.

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Millennium development goals: Two down, six to go

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The United Nations has met two of its eight development goals, well ahead of the 2015 deadline. Six goals are left.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/millennium-development-goals-two-down-six-to-go/2012/03/06/gIQAA3VKvR_blog.html

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