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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not for several decades it hasn't. They have much less fresh water than we do so are treating all sewage far more efficiently.

Urban waste water treatment
"The treatment of urban wastewater is fundamental to ensuring public health and environmental protection. Urban waste water treatment in all parts of Europe has improved over recent decades. The proportion of the population connected to waste water treatment plants in northern countries has been above 80 % since 1995, with more than 70 % of urban waste water receiving tertiary treatment. In central European countries, connection rates have increased since 1995 and are now at 97 %, with about 75 % receiving tertiary treatment. The proportion of the population connected to urban waste water treatment in southern, south-eastern and eastern Europe is generally lower than in other parts of Europe, but has increased over the last 10 years with levels now at about 70 %"

https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/wat...ressures#toc-4

This is the same numbers as North America.

Damned Canadians. Always dispelling our illusions of superiority.