What if water had a second chance?




 Cities and industries generate nearly 1 billion cubic meters of used water each day, however, much of it is untreated and discharged into the environment. This resource can be captured and purified to reduce pressure on freshwater sources, lower pollution, and mobilize new sources of financing. Water reuse is a vital solution to growing water insecurity—offering a reliable, climate-resilient supply for cities and industries facing increasing stress on traditional water sources.⁠⁠
 

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