Wastewater, the Future of Power in Leicester's Homes
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Sewage poses a pollution problem because it is in constant production. The solution lies in its conversion into a resource and on the assumption of daily production, sewage energy has the potential of becoming a supplement to Leicester’s energy portfolio. Sewage energy can be maximised sustainably in several ways, while also pushing the city it supplies closer to being carbon neutral. This paper explores the possibility of sewage being used to power the households in Leicester, considering its population.
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