This chapter explores the water quantity and quality impacts of industry, with a focus on energy, manufacturing, and mining; we also discuss the recent interest in “water stewardship” on the part of large corporations. We address questions such as these:
- How much water is used in the energy, manufacturing, and mining sectors?
- How do various industrial activities affect water quality?
- What laws are used in the US to control chemical production, disposal, and cleanup?
- How can corporations be better water stewards?
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