the state . We ’ re looking at different membrane technologies , membrane bioreactors , reverse osmosis and other advanced treatments so we can process and manage our wastewater more effectively while reducing costs to the city .”
Walters supports low-tech , green solutions that will not only reduce the city ’ s net carbon emissions but also improve its aesthetic and living standards . “ We can never forget trees . They are such a powerful asset to have . They absorb pollutants through root systems , convert carbon from our atmosphere and shield us from the heat and airborne pollutants . We ’ ve been planting trees in impacted neighborhoods , and this has become a big part of our strategy to cool the environment down ,” said Walters .
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