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Wastewater management in Peru

June 12, 2017

The Peruvian city of Cusco is situated 3500 meters above sea level. Until recently, it stank to high heaven. Thanks to modern sewage management, its wastewater treatment facilities are environmentally friendly - and the stench has disappeared.

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