We are, but even simply desalinating water is very expensive last I heard. To turn sewage into drinking water sounds like it would be even more expensive. I know they drink recycled pee on the ISS but that's cheaper than launching water up all the time.

[–] MrGabr@ttrpg.network 18 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's actually way easier to treat sewage than it is to desalinate water: https://www.waterandwastewater.com/how-is-desalination-different-from-water-reclamation/

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Interesting! They make a good point that you normally have most of the infrastructure needed because you're already treating wastewater. They mention a couple of additional things thatmight happen before reintroducing into the drinking water system but all in all it does sound pretty feasible!

Now I know what to search for, I found this. It seems it's not that common yet but there is growing interest in it. Interestingly Oregon isn't mentioned.

[–] OldChicoAle@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Reminds me of all the signs around sprinklers at my university in California. Do not drink. Agua reclamada!