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June 28, 2016

The new system that uses sound to alleviate water shortage
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Jun 29, 2016
The world is approaching a water crisis. According to the International Water Management Institute, 33 per cent of the world's population will experience water scarcity by 2025. One main cause is leaks. Twenty to 30 per cent of treated water is lost in systems because of this simple and fixable problem. Repairs need to be as precise as possible because excavation and resurfacing is a costly undertaking. Digging up more than one location, or more area than is needed for the repair, can lead to a pr ... read more

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