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7. I'm not a scientist but...

Reply to MichMan (Reply #6)

Mon Feb 19, 2024, 06:29 PM

Feb 2024

...I strongly suspect the industrial and agricultural waste going into the river far outwieghs the amount of ammonia from urine going through those treatments plants.

But I could be wrong of course, perhaps the Water Department really, really needs to upgrade their equipment after all.

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Your water bill could increase $265 a year under proposed EPA rule, Philly water department says [View all] FakeNoose Feb 2024 OP

Why would the drinking water cost more? Think. Again. Feb 2024 #1

Water and sewer charges are frequently on the same bill MichMan Feb 2024 #2

I see... Think. Again. Feb 2024 #3

Looks like they are just going to have to meet the same standards as the rest of the river MichMan Feb 2024 #4

Yes, it's good that they are planning to keep the river healthy... Think. Again. Feb 2024 #5

Urine contains ammonia MichMan Feb 2024 #6

I'm not a scientist but... Think. Again. Feb 2024 #7