Abstract:Water is one of the most vital elements needed for life. In many countries water supplies, especially for critical drinking water, are either being depleted or polluted. Too often these problems are magnified due to the lack of reliable drainage systems that provide proper stormwater and sanitary sewage collection and treatment of human generated wastewater. These problems cause health concerns and impact the quality of life. Solutions in one country are not necessarily transferable to another, as every commun… Show more
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