Archive for 'Water Waste'
Water Conservation, everyone gets in on it
Every year we hear more and more about global warming and the effects it is having on our weather, drought conditions, and snow pack buildup in the mountain areas. This year many areas are seeing the La Nina weather pattern which is leaving much less snow behind and making experts concerned about the amount of [...]
Posted: January 16th, 2012 under Drinking Water, Drinking Water System, Reverse Osmosis, Water News, Water Waste.
Tags: drinking water, Reverse Osmosis, water conservation, water filter, water savings
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A once grim outlook on California water supply slowly looking more positive
A recent press release from the San Diego County Water Authority shows that a once very grim future for the water resources in California are now looking better thanks to a combination of Mother Nature and the responsible use of water from residents. From following water restrictions to the use of advanced water technology drinking [...]
Posted: December 30th, 2011 under Drinking Water, Drinking Water System, Water News, Water Waste.
Tags: drinking water, environmentally responsible, green, water cooler, water filter
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Have You Considered Your Business’s Water Bill?
In this day and age we are used to the convenience of running water that is readily available every time we turn on the tap or flush the toilet. Perhaps we are so used to it that we are now taking it for granted and taking advantage of it. It’s easy to do; we often [...]
Posted: April 9th, 2011 under Drinking Water System, Water Waste.
Tags: Drinking Water System, water audit, water savings, water-efficient
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Is There More to the Fight for Water in the Imperial Valley Than Just Crops?
The National Public Radio’s online station recently published an article regarding the fight for water in and around the Imperial Valley in Southern California. According to the article, the Imperial Valley produces about 80% of the nation’s winter vegetables, which is a huge part of the local economies for businesses and individuals – and a [...]
Posted: March 5th, 2011 under Water Waste.
Tags: Drinking Water System, fight for water, Imperial Valley
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How Much Water Waste Can You Find?
Hidden or indirect water use is when people use water without knowing it while direct use is when they know they are using water. Hidden water use is, unfortunately, most often simply wasted. Let’s change the term then to hidden water waste and ask how much can you find in your own household. Researchers are [...]
Posted: January 23rd, 2011 under Water Waste.
Tags: century 22, hidden water use, landscaping, restrooms, water waste
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