With modern treatment technology waste water can be recycled as potable water.
Some places are already adding recycled water to their potable water.
Eventually it will not be an option.
Fresh water is being used up faster than it can be replaced.
Aquifers are being drained,some rivers no longer reach the ocean.
The Water Wars are ahead,and Russia has a very good poker hand given to her by mother nature.
Lake Baikal in Siberia has more fresh water than all of the Great Lakes combined.It is over a mile deep,and even has a species of seals in it.
It has over 5600 cubic miles of water.
These conflicts will encourage more effective recycling,hydroponic greenhouses,and the use of solar energy and light guides for lighting these facilities.
Possibly harvesting icebergs?
Maybe even a tunnel(s) from the Great Lakes to the West?
Desperate times will require desperate measures.
All constructive comments are always welcome.
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