Latest Insights on Water Reuse
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Water Is Money
8/9/2022
"Why isn't water free?" Not surprisingly, that's a common query on Google — common enough that there are some outstanding responses right at the top of the screen when you type it in. After all, water is everywhere. And because it's vital to survival, we see it as a human right, linked to a moral imperative different from any other commodity. Of course, there are significant costs tied with pumping, conveying, metering and, perhaps most importantly, purifying the water we pay for. So, although we tend to undervalue water compared to its importance, we do have to pay something for it. Or, as my friend Steve Bhaerman likes to say, "water is a we-source, not a free-source."
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What Role Can Decentralized Water Reuse Play in Tackling Water Scarcity?
7/15/2022
Onsite and localized reuse expand the practice overall, which will be essential for long-term security.
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It’s Time For Action: Why We Can Go Beyond Words To Accelerate A Circular Economy
6/27/2022
Despite circular economy and “one water” ambitions, progress remains slow and the uptake of circular solutions blocked by human nature’s aversion to risks, say Marc Perlman and Ofer Avidan. They argue why solid business models are needed to accelerate the circular economy revolution.
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The Impact Of America’s Water Crisis On The Housing Industry
6/22/2022
All across America, water scarcity is changing the way we live, and the housing industry is no exception. According to PNAS.org, an estimated 471,000 households or 1.1 million individuals lack a piped water connection. With 73% of homes located in urban areas, the overwhelming pressure of underfunded water infrastructure is causing a great migration from big cities to suburbs.
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Onsite Water Reuse And Affordable Housing: An Equitable Investment
6/16/2022
In the shadow of a snarling interstate exchange just a few blocks south of downtown Minneapolis, a patchwork of gardens grows around a set of colorful buildings. The greenery is, in fact, a rain garden system, capturing, and filtering rainwater from the surrounding roofs.
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3 Ways To Increase Water Reuse In Industrial Facilities
12/7/2021
As industry conversations about carbon emissions, decarbonization, and climate change continue, industrial water use discussions are becoming more intense. Heavy industry is a major consumer of fresh water, accounting for around 20 percent of total global water consumption1 — a percentage that is expected to rise over the next few decades.
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5 Factors That Will Drive Widespread Adoption Of Water Reuse
11/6/2021
The technology is ready, but is the world ready? The seismic shift toward water reuse will occur only as driving circumstances reach their tipping point.
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Solving Water Scarcity With Reuse — The Tale Of Tucson
11/1/2021
Two water leaders from Tucson, AZ, reveal how big cities can thrive in the desert, even amid historic drought.
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Nationwide Water Shortages Demand New Innovative Solutions In Clean Water
10/26/2021
In the spring of 2019, U.S. government-funded research on watersheds revealed a dire outlook for the future of water availability in the United States. Between population growth and climate change, the study reports that “serious water shortages'' are likely to occur within the next 55 years.
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Diversifying Water Sources With Potable Water Reuse
10/14/2021
As much of the Western U.S. navigates a historic drought, community leaders and water utilities are exploring innovative options to expand their water resource portfolios. One approach that is gaining traction is potable water reuse, a treatment process for returning wastewater to high-quality drinking water.