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Water – The New Oil

As the demand for fresh water increases, we can no longer think of this natural resource as having an endless supply. Finding safe and environmentally sound ways to reuse our water is becoming an issue of international concern. Join Debra Shore, Commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and C²ST in a frank discussion about Chicagoland’s most precious liquid asset.

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