Would you pay $49 a month to drink recycled wastewater?

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By Matt SimonFeb 20, 2026, 4:45 am77 ptsTrending
One day, you’ll appreciate drinking recycled toilet water. Urban populations are growing as water supplies are dwindling, often due to worsening droughts. In response, some communities are treating wastewater, rendering it perfectly safe for consumption. It is so pure, in fact, that if a treatment facility…

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