November 17th, 2008 11:57am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
As
the editor of Onsite Water Treatment (a sister publication that is still
available online ), I began to see how decentralization and efficiency are two sides of the same
coin: both offer solutions for reducing demand and controlling waste. Adding water reuse into the mix further
transforms decentralized water treatment into a powerful water conservation
tool.
As
a mentioned in a previous blog,...
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November 10th, 2008 11:56am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
What
are the pros and cons of turf replacement programs? It’s an important question. After all, a majority of water use (and
a good portion of water waste) happens outside. As a result, modifying traditional
landscaping to reduce demand has become a major conservation tactic for
communities throughout the country.
As
a discussed in a previous blog, Las Vegas has a very successful turf replacement
program that has spawned imitations in...
continue reading
November 3rd, 2008 8:41am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
All along, Water
Efficiency has been banging the drum of smart water resource
management. All of our stories as
well as the many technologies, products and services we have highlighted over
the last 18 months have focused on one central theme: the efficient
administration and conservation of water resources.
And now it’s time to take it
to the next level…
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October 27th, 2008 11:53am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
On October 22, 2008,
Washington-based
American Rivers released its report on the Southeast’s water crisis. Entitled “Hidden Reservoir: Why Water
Efficiency Is the Best Solution for the Southeast.” The report essentially states that
improvements in water efficiency—demand reduction, pipe and pump rehabilitation,
low-flow fixtures, and smart irrigation—will result in...
continue reading
October 20th, 2008 6:53am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
While attending one of my first conferences as the editor of
Water Efficiency, I wandered into a presentation about the importance of
public outreach and marketing for small water utilities. Truth be told, I was hopelessly lost and
had actually intended sit in on a panel about automatic meter reading. But the speaker had already begun by the
time I realized my mistake, and so I stayed put – convinced that whatever I was
going to hear would have little to...
continue reading
October 13th, 2008 12:05pm PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
I spent a lot of time on the road last week, traversing the
great state of Nevada from its Northern tip to its Southern valley. I spent five consecutive days
inside planes and cars, in hotel rooms and conference halls—even wandering
around a casino or two. Desperate
for sunlight and fresh air, I eventually braved the heat and wind of Las Vegas
to spend some downtime at the hotel pool.
From the inside it beckoned, a glittering oasis of cool blue...
continue reading
October 6th, 2008 1:37pm PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
If you didn’t get a chance to read about the almost-$10,000
water bill issued to an Ogden, Utah man, it’s well worth taking a look. (For the
full story, go here.)
In August, Rick Baur was billed $9,700 for the alleged use of
1.4 million gallons of water. Baur does not run a car wash or own a large farm,
nor does he live on a large piece of landscaped property (by his own...
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September 29th, 2008 7:02am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
Scary
story #1: Due to the collapse of the US housing market, mayors
in many parts of Florida have been warned that their municipal tax base will
likely shrink by $1.5 trillion this year.
Scary
story #2: Last week, Buffalo, NY’s comptroller’s office confirmed that rising
interest rates on the variable
rate bonds used to finance improvements to the municipal water system have cost
the city an additional
$90,000 in borrowing costs....
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September 22nd, 2008 8:39am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the American
Rainwater Catchment Systems Association’s (ARCSA) annual conference in Santa
Monica, CA. The theme of the conference was “Water – The New California Gold
Rush,” and a variety of professional voices presented ideas great and small
regarding the justification for and the installation of rainwater catchment
systems not only in California, but also throughout the country.
Some fun...
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September 15th, 2008 6:52am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
In our latest issue, we focus on Bullhead City, AZ’s decision
to switch from decentralized wastewater treatment to a centralized system that
incorporates water reuse. (Taking
the Bull by the Horns ) As the article points
out, among the many benefits resulting form this infrastructure overhaul is the
added protection to the increasingly threatened Colorado River basin. ...
continue reading
November 17th, 2008 11:57am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
As
the editor of Onsite Water Treatment (a sister publication that is still
available online ), I began to see how decentralization and efficiency are two sides of the same
coin: both offer solutions for reducing demand and controlling waste. Adding water reuse into the mix further
transforms decentralized water treatment into a powerful water conservation
tool.
As
a mentioned in a previous blog,...
November 10th, 2008 11:56am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
What
are the pros and cons of turf replacement programs? It’s an important question. After all, a majority of water use (and
a good portion of water waste) happens outside. As a result, modifying traditional
landscaping to reduce demand has become a major conservation tactic for
communities throughout the country.
As
a discussed in a previous blog, Las Vegas has a very successful turf replacement
program that has spawned imitations in...
November 3rd, 2008 8:41am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
All along, Water
Efficiency has been banging the drum of smart water resource
management. All of our stories as
well as the many technologies, products and services we have highlighted over
the last 18 months have focused on one central theme: the efficient
administration and conservation of water resources.
And now it’s time to take it
to the next level…
October 27th, 2008 11:53am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
On October 22, 2008,
Washington-based
American Rivers released its report on the Southeast’s water crisis. Entitled “Hidden Reservoir: Why Water
Efficiency Is the Best Solution for the Southeast.” The report essentially states that
improvements in water efficiency—demand reduction, pipe and pump rehabilitation,
low-flow fixtures, and smart irrigation—will result in...
October 20th, 2008 6:53am PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
While attending one of my first conferences as the editor of
Water Efficiency, I wandered into a presentation about the importance of
public outreach and marketing for small water utilities. Truth be told, I was hopelessly lost and
had actually intended sit in on a panel about automatic meter reading. But the speaker had already begun by the
time I realized my mistake, and so I stayed put – convinced that whatever I was
going to hear would have little to...
October 13th, 2008 12:05pm PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
I spent a lot of time on the road last week, traversing the
great state of Nevada from its Northern tip to its Southern valley. I spent five consecutive days
inside planes and cars, in hotel rooms and conference halls—even wandering
around a casino or two. Desperate
for sunlight and fresh air, I eventually braved the heat and wind of Las Vegas
to spend some downtime at the hotel pool.
From the inside it beckoned, a glittering oasis of cool blue...
October 6th, 2008 1:37pm PST
Posted By Elizabeth Cutright
If you didn’t get a chance to read about the almost-$10,000
water bill issued to an Ogden, Utah man, it’s well worth taking a look. (For the
full story, go here.)
In August, Rick Baur was billed $9,700 for the alleged use of
1.4 million gallons of water. Baur does not run a car wash or own a large farm,
nor does he live on a large piece of landscaped property (by his own...