Yellow Circle, Brown Diamond

“One of the most significant factors influencing a ski resort’s environmental impact is the use of man-made snow. An Arizona resort is trying out a somewhat unconventional method to reduce their use of fresh water for snowmaking — paving their slopes with snow made from reclaimed wastewater…. The EPA agrees that wastewater is safe for humans if treated properly. But some local activists remain unconvinced that the ‘poo snow’ is healthy for resort-goers and the environment.”