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Wastewater is an asset – it contains nutrients, energy and precious metals, and scientists are learning how to recover them

  • Written by Yalin Li, Ph.D. Candidate/Research Assistant, Colorado School of Mines
Aeration tanks at the Oaks wastewater treatment plant in New Providence, Penn.Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA

Most people think as little as possible about the wastewater that is produced daily from their showers, bathtubs, sinks, dishwashers and toilets. But with the right techniques, it can become a valuable resource.

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