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Reduce Water Consumption through Recycling

Environmental Management

April

2014

Allegra K. da Silva, Al Goodman

Industrial facilities are increasingly turning to water reuse for a wide range of purposes. This article reviews water-reclamation technologies and explains how to determine whether water reuse is a feasible option for your plant.

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Reduce Water Consumption through Recycling

Industrial facilities are increasingly turning to water reuse for a wide range of purposes. This article reviews water-reclamation technologies and explains how to determine whether water reuse is a feasible option for your plant.

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