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Eugene Sawyer Water Purification Plant
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Opened in 1974, this plant treats 720 million gallons of water per day. Also built along the shores of Lake Michigan, this plant serves 36% of the city's residents and suburbs. Read more about it here: https://www.enr.com/articles/43361-the-10-largest-drinking-water-treatment-plants-in-the-world
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