NYC XYZ wrote:
> Anthony Matonak wrote:
>>Water is easier to clean up than food because it's much less
>>complex. Even so, it often requires multiple steps, lots of
>>energy and the final product is not allowed to be sold for
>>human consumption.
>
> Why not, if it's really clean? Just who or what uses recycled water,
> then?

It's used mostly for irrigation. Plants actually grow better with
a little sewage. It's not used for human consumption mainly because
people object to drinking sewage, not for any health reasons. That
said, there is a tiny but real chance that something might get
through the processing somehow. It's just not worth taking the chance.

> And just why do water fountains in the park lose water pressure when
> someone flushes in the outhouse nearby??

What? No, "Why is the sky blue?". This is why search engines are
so good. You can ask questions until you pass out without ****ing
off anyone.

Water fountains in the park lose water pressure when someone
flushes because they are using potable (drinking) water for
the toilets and don't have properly sized supply pipes or a
pressure tank.

Anthony