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While scientists have identified several processes that contributed to water loss, much of Mars' missing water is still unaccounted for.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Thousands of toilet cubicles were still yet to be set up and many already installed were unusable because of missing water connections.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

But in other states along the southern border, missing water stations have been ascribed to spiteful intentions.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Latina's local water company, Acqualatina, says some of the missing water is illegally siphoned off, or else is consumed by households that refuse to let their meters be checked.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2022

But that doesn't account for 60 liters of missing water.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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