Latest Water conservation and supply News
Climate Change and Sustainability in the water industry
An event organised by the Institute of Water will bring together professionals from across the industry to discuss key issues and possible solutions. The forum, which takes place in Cardiff on 8 July, will consider Climate Change and Sustainability in the water industry will look at issues from the ‘waste’ side of the business. Speakers will include Jeremy Jones, Sustainable Drainage Advisor for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water; Mary Dhonau, Chief Exec... [more]
Reducing hot water consumption around the home is easy
Everyone can do their bit for positive environmental action by reducing their hot water consumption. Did you know that 25% of the average household energy bill comes from heating water? Therefore, by reducing your hot water consumption you can reduce your energy bill (and water bill if you are on a water meter), lower your household's (and those of the UK) greenhouse gas emissions, and help reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Reduci... [more]
OASIIS floating solar-thermal island produces industrial amount of electricity and distilled water
GreenFix Energy has announced OASIIS, a floating solar-thermal island capable of producing industrial amount of distilled water and electricity GreenFix Energy has announced the culmination of years of research and work into the development of the OASIIS technology invented and patent filed by Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson worked over a decade perfecting a technology that utilizes current solar thermal and OTEC technology in a whole new... [more]
Water savings of 42 litres per property per day are possible by installing a range of water-efficient products in homes
Waterwise has launched Phase II of ‘The Waterwise Evidence Base for Large-scale Water Efficiency in Homes’ which highlights that water savings of, on average, 42 litres per property per day (around 15%) are possible by installing a range of water-efficient products in homes and through encouraging customers to make behaviour changes. The report builds on the first report released in October 2008 and continues to demonstrate the savings that ... [more]
Free seminar presents the increasingly important issue of water efficiency
Water Efficiency in Kent, to be held in Ashford, Kent on April 12, is being organised by the Institute of Water in association with the Kent Water Demand Management Group and will bring together speakers from Government and the industry. Employees from water companies in Kent are being invited to a free seminar to learn more about the increasingly important issue of water efficiency. These will include the Kent Cabinet Member for Regenerati... [more]
Other Water conservation and supply news and reviews
California American Water Urges Conservation and Launches Landscape Replacement Program in The Larkfield Service ...
California American Water is encouraging its Larkfield customers to be mindful of their water consumption during the summer, particularly outdoor use.
California American Water Urges Conservation in Its Sacramento Service District During the Summer
California American Water is encouraging its Sacramento customers to be mindful of their water consumption during the summer, particularly outdoor use.
Public Forums In SD To Focus On Water Supply
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will hold public forums in San Diego and three other cities as it undertakes an overhaul of the region's long-term resources plan, which will provide a roadmap for maintaining water supply reliability over the next 25 years.
County water supply weathers drought
MARTINSBURG - Berkeley County's public drinking water supply is weathering this summer's drought with little apparent problem, although a plan exists to handle the situation if it worsens.
Dealing with Unparalleled Supply Issues, Metropolitan to Launch Series of Public Forums on Southland’s Water Future
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the face of unprecedented water challenges, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California next week will take the next step in overhauling the region’s long-term resources plan that will provide a roadmap for maintaining water supply reliability over the next 25 years. Beginning next Tuesday (Aug. 3) in Orange, Metropolitan will host the first of four ...
Metropolitan Water District to overhaul long-term plan
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will hold public forums in San Diego and three other cities as it undertakes an overhaul of the region's long-term resources plan, which will provide a roadmap for maintaining water supply reliability over the next 25 years. Beginning Tuesday in the city of Orange, Metropolitan will host the first of four public stakeholder forums as the ...
Water District to Hold Open Forums on Area's Water Future
Agency looking for input from the public, local water agencies, government, business and environmental communities.
Solving the water crisis in China and at home
Chris Kukk of Brookfield, a WestConn professor who went to China recently to help the government devise policy papers for water conservation, is shown in his home office on Monday July 26, 2010.
Sterling Ranch selected as state’s first rainwater-capture site
The Colorado Water Conservation Board voted unanimously July 21 to name Sterling Ranch, a proposed water-efficient community south of Chatfield Reservoir, to become the state’s first rainwater harvesting pilot project.
Feds, farmers create habitats for migrating birds
Water gurgling from a well is flooding Craig Gautreaux's rice and crawfish fields, turning the farm into a wetland for migratory birds whose usual Gulf of Mexico wintering grounds are threatened by the oil spill.
