Wastewater Is The Missing Link In Water And Climate Discussions

Water and climate are inextricably linked. We see the effects of climate change showing up largely through water, with either too much (floods, hurricanes, monsoons) or too little (drought, aridification, wildfires). These events will challenge overburdened infrastructure and water supply and treatment.

While wastewater is always complex, and almost never a one-size fits all approach, we need to rethink its contribution to a healthy watershed, GHG emissions and resilience. Rather than viewing it as a problem to be managed, we need to view it as a solution to some of our biggest environmental and humanitarian challenges.