Since the Water Council opened, 10 major water companies have moved large portions of their operations to Milwaukee to join the five major water companies that are home-grown. The number of water-related industries has risen from 150 companies to 250 companies in 5 years. Green jobs, most involving water, have increased 25% and have raised Milwaukee’s standard of living. Milwaukee’s water economy and its power to draw water industries are being called the “Blue Gold Rush.”
Acme Brick, Glen-Gery Corp., and Whitacre Greer are a few of the companies recognized by the Brick Industry Association.
The technology is a reverse osmosis process that treats acidic wastewater.
Fargo, N.D., ranks among the cleanest; DFW, Las Vegas on the dirty list.
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