Why Flushing Isn't For Everyone

Опубликовано 30 ноября 2023, 17:12

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Sewers are a great way to make pooping safe, but they’re not always the right solution because they require specific resources that many places just don’t have.

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To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords:
- Sewage system: A network of pipes that conveys sewage from a point of origin to a treatment plant.
- Fecal pathogens: Bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can infect people through feces contamination.
- Utility decentralization: The process of bringing the production of utilities like energy closer to the place it is consumed instead of from a central location farther away.
- Reuse of human excreta: The safe or beneficial reuse of treated human poop for things like fuel or fertilizer.

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