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SoapBox

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7. So in the toilet to tap filter process...

Reply to KamaAina (Original post)

Sat Jul 18, 2015, 01:38 AM

Jul 2015

Can they remove all the drugs that people are "excreting"?

There have been reports over the years about all the prescription medications that show up in the "used" water.

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Support grows in Bay Area for toilet to tap water [View all] KamaAina Jun 2015 OP

The Orange County (California) Water District implemented this years ago . . . Journeyman Jun 2015 #1

I think water from city systems being used to replenish groundwater basin is a big plus. pinto Jun 2015 #2

By George, I think s/he's got it! KamaAina Jun 2015 #4

I toured San Francisco's Wastewater Treatment Plant a few weeks ago. NBachers Jun 2015 #3

The 'ick' factor is a huge hurdle, but one I think we'll get over after a couple petronius Jun 2015 #5

I went to one of those DIY fairs in the city once-back in the 90's-I saw some really interesting mackerel Jul 2015 #6

So in the toilet to tap filter process... SoapBox Jul 2015 #7