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While most of the wastewater is used for industrial purposes, some of it is added to drinking water supplies.

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Video. Lack of resources sees Singapore turn sewage into clean drinking water

Updated: 13/08/2021 - 18:41 GMT+2

Forget about the "yuck effect". This could be the solution to water crises in many parts of the world, including Singapore.

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