The mantra “reduce, reuse, recycle” has become the buzz phrase of the 21st century. And while its applications may vary, the tenets also apply in the wastewater industry, where municipalities and private contractors alike are beginning to address the equation “waste + technology = energy.”
While there are many steps in between — including the issues of public perception, licenses and permits, massive building projects, huge costs and possible political battles — the benefits appear obvious. What could be better, some believe, than taking an unlimited resource (sewage) and turning it into an essential, and often costly, end product (thermal energy)?
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