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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