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NASA is recycling 98 percent of astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS into drinkable water (www.engadget.com)
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This week, NASA revealed that the International Space Station’s Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) is recycling 98 percent of all water astronauts bring aboard the station..

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[–] zeppo 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

We are technically in space I suppose, but the distinction is that we are close to a planet with a huge amount of fresh water nearby. If you live in a city, you can get copious water freely from a faucet almost free or charge, so yes.