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By Carol Brzozowski Most people love a lush, green lawn. Water efficiency specialists know that trying to convince people that a limited supply of drinking water is best conserved for—well, drinking—rather than preserving a nostalgic view of what a “normal” yard should look like is like trying to wrestle candy away from a baby. On the other hand, money is a powerful incentive for change. Joyce Barkley, water conservation specialist for the Long Beach Water Department in California, knows that well. Thro...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Demand Management, Irrigation, Public Outreach
(DENVER) – As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association joins water professionals across North America in helping consumers learn more about how their water is monitored. In the US the Environmental Protection Agency protects drinking water quality through the administration of the Safe Drinking Water Act; for Canadians it’s Health Canada that is responsible for the Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality. In both countries, community water systems are required to monitor their dr...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Public Outreach
(DENVER) – As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association and water professionals across North America are highlighting the importance of getting to know your local water resources. “We all agree that water is an essential element in our daily lives, but many of us can’t say for certain where our tap water comes from,” says AWWA Executive Director David LaFrance. “Drinking Water Week is a great opportunity to find out whether you’re drinking water from a lake, stream or centuries...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Public Outreach
DENVER – April 17, 2013 – Recognizing that traditional philanthropic reporting processes often miss an opportunity to show the full picture of an organization’s activity, outcomes, and impact, Water For People, an international nonprofit dedicated to providing access to improved water and sanitation systems and services in developing countries, today announced the first-version launch of its Re-Imagine Reporting platform. Designed and developed by EffectiveUI, a leading user experience agency, the online...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Public Outreach
By Carol Brzozowski For many, a supply side approach is not much of an option. Rather, they are instituting demand side reduction programs—and in such sectors as agriculture, demand response programs—in an effort to achieve water efficiencies. “I believe that the water crisis that’s unfolding before us—faster in some areas than others—will be very most likely solved through demand side management practices,” notes Trevor Hill, president and CEO of Global Water Resources. Some technology is expensive and...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Demand Management, Irrigation, Public Outreach
By Elizabeth Cutright In a recent blog post (“ Water . . . Right Here All Along ”), I asked, “what if we already had enough water to meet our needs?” The answer to that question, according to panelists who participated in a discussion hosted by New York Academy of Sciences in February , is that we do have enough water—we just don’t have enough conservation. The panelists, including Brian Richter (director of global freshwater strategies for The Nature Conservancy), Peter Gleick (co-founder of the nonpro...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Infrastructure, Public Outreach, Resource-Management
Alexandria, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is celebrating World Water Day 2013<http://www.unwater.org/water-cooperation-2013/home/en/> by issuing a national call-to-action for WATER’S WORTH IT® Month to be adopted in communities across the United States. Unlike people in many parts of the world, Americans enjoy reliable access to safe and clean water and wastewater services. These systems, along with thousands of dedicated water and wastewater professionals, work around the clock all ...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Public Outreach
Beijing, 22 March 2013 – To mark World Water Day, Greenpeace International released the following statement: “Today we remember those who are suffering from industrial water pollution and celebrate the bravery, passion and persistence of the people around the world working tirelessly to create a toxic-free tomorrow,” said Tianjie Ma, Head of Greenpeace East Asia’s Toxic Campaign. “Just last month the Chinese government acknowledged for the first time the existence of 'cancer villages' linked to pollution...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Public Outreach
(Denver) – The American Water Works Association, the authoritative resource on safe water, today joined the United Nations and water advocates throughout the world in recognizing the 20th annual World Water Day, observed on March 22, 2013. AWWA Executive Director David LaFrance issued the following statement. “Each year on World Water Day, we are called upon to remember all the benefits that safe and reliable water supplies make possible such as public health protection, economic support and support for ...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Public Outreach
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 22, 2013 – Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, is commemorating World Water Day and the United Nations’ International Year of Water Cooperation by enhancing global partnerships to provide and protect safe water resources in communities around the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes. Nearly...... continue reading
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