South Jordan is pioneering a new way to get drinking water by testing recycled wastewater. They're figuring out if treated sewage can be made safe enough to drink, which could be a game-changer for water supplies.
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Residents may face costs for hiring contractors to install required backflow devices.
The entire city benefits from a safe, uncontaminated water supply.
Residents who fail to comply with the city's safety standards face potential water service disconnection.
South Jordan receives first state permit to taste-test water that has already gone down the drain The Salt Lake Tribune