What's up with recycled wastewater's PR problem?

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Would you drink recycled wastewater? It could be a solution to the global water crisis. But not everyone is ready to jump onboard. They say it’s not technology that’s keeping more cities from recycling their wastewater, but psychology . Experts call this resistance “the yuck factor.” We chat with water journalist Peter Annin about some history behind water recycling – and why more cities could adopt the solution soon. This is part of a whole series on the world’s dwindling water supply. Check out the rest of the water series: Part 1 : When the wells run dry Part 2 : The world’s groundwater problem Part 3 : Freshwater’s growing salt problem Email us your questions about water, the wider…