In order to find sustainable water sources, Israel treats and reuses approximately 90 percent of its wastewater. Treated wastewater is a common source for crop irrigation and many of our vegetables are grown in Israel. Even countries that are not as dry as Israel can learn from Israel’s water reuse programs, as is discussed in this paper. “While other countries may be circumstantially different from Israel, they can still move toward a more sustainable treatment and reuse model.” ...
What the world can learn from Israel's water reuse programs - Medill Reports: Chicago
Medill Reports: Chicago What the world can learn from Israel’s water reuse programs Medill Reports: Chicago Negev Desert, Israel – A country that is 70 percent desert faces a unique challenge in finding sustainable water sources, but by treating and reusing approximately 90 percent of its wastewater, Israel has done just that. The small country is light … and more » ...
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