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Bottling Wastewater Expands Island’s Oasis—Singapore’s NEWater Path to Independence

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Singapore is first to bottle and sell wastewater for drinking.

Bulk Water Shipping Company Misses Deadline to Export From Alaska

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The breach of contract will most likely result in a deadline extension, Sitka city officials say.

Study: Overpumping Draws Down the World’s Groundwater Reserves

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Groundwater depletion doubled between 1960 and 2000.

Report Suggests Repealing Canadian Bulk Water Bans

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The Fraser Institute, a right-leaning Canadian think tank, wants a shift in government water policy.

Singapore Will Cut Water Imports from Malaysia, Pursue Self-Sufficiency

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Infrastructure to succeed Malaysia import agreement, expiring in 2011.

Montreal Think Tank: Quebec Should Exploit Water for Profit

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A non-partisan think tank says Quebec should export one-tenth of water resources to gain $6.5 billion annually.

Drought-stricken Cyprus Makes Stink About Smelly Imported Water

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A tanker carrying water from Greece arrived two weeks ago, but lack of infrastructure prevented offloading.

Short Pipe Delays Cyprus-Greece Water Exchange

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Cyprus waits for 40,000 cubic meters of water from Greece.

Q&A: James Olson on Great Lakes Compact, Water Privatization

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Expert gives opinion on the international agreement intended to protect.

Drought Forces Barcelona To Ship In Water

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Catalonia plans to ship in 438 million gallons of water via six monthly ships to offset the worst drought in 70 years.