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Knowledge Hub > The Problem > Climate Change and Wastewater

The Problem

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Climate Change and Wastewater

As with most environmental problems, climate change makes things worse. In this case, wastewater treatment and pollution actually contribute to, and accelerate, climate change. Climate change, in turn, makes properly managing and treating wastewater more difficult.


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