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Urban Tap Water Delivery: A ticking time bomb?

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Urban Tap Water Delivery: A ticking time bomb?

Our drinking water in industrialized and developing countries alike is under threat from decaying infrastructures, climate change and lack of investment. Water is our most precious resource, yet it will probably need something pretty revolutionary to ensure the availability and safety of urban tap water. This latest Bluewater Group White Paper examines the issues and solutions.
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