OVERVIEW
For years, the U.S. has taken water for granted. Low prices and a lack of regulation have led to massive waste, poor infrastructure, and the illusion that we have an endless supply.
But that mindset is changing. We’ve seen drought in the Southwest U.S., water rationing in California, dwindling aquifers, and contaminated water supplies. These problems are not going to be solved by drilling deeper wells.
Water-saving appliances, improved wastewater treatment, and higher performance goals can all mitigate the damage. Here you’ll find resources on products and strategies you need to achieve these goals.
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Water Scarcity Means Higher ROI for Water Retrofits
December 23, 2014News Brief
Market pricing doesn't predict when water will become scarce. A new tool calculates realistic payback scenarios for efficiency projects based on local conditions.
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Ibuprofen Side Effects May Include Stunted Produce, Infertile Otters
January 25, 2015News Brief
From our bodies into wastewater, and back into our water supplies, pharmaceuticals are disrupting biological processes in plants and animals.
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News on the Toilet Testing Front
February 1, 2006News Analysis
Veritec Consulting has redesigned its toilet-performance testing protocol to save soybean paste, and a new system helps consumers identify toilets that save water and flush well.
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California Bill Would Mandate High-Efficiency Toilets
June 7, 2006News Analysis
A bill working its way through the California Legislature could reduce the maximum water consumption for toilets sold in the state to 1.3 gallons per flush.
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EPA Introduces WaterSense Label
July 9, 2006News Analysis
In June 2006, EPA announced the launch of WaterSense, its new water-efficiency program, similar to its successful Energy Start energy-efficiency program.
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The Return of Mister Miser
July 31, 2006News Analysis
Twenty years after its debut, the Mister Miser urinal has been reintroduced.
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Strict New Lead Legislation Passes in California
December 5, 2006News Analysis
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British Columbia Insurers Question Green Roofs
June 7, 2007News Analysis
Some British Columbia insurers are balking at projects with green roofs, but dialogue about their benefits is helping some projects.
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2007 Energy Bill Promotes High-Performance Buildings
February 3, 2008News Analysis
Although several important provisions were stripped from the federal energy bill, key improvements to appliance standards and building energy-efficiency standards remain.
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New Type of Waterless Urinal Cartridge Focus of Lawsuit
March 31, 2008News Analysis
A new type of cartridge for waterless urinals uses an elastomeric membrane as a trap and potentially lasts much longer than conventional cartridges. But it has been at the center of a legal settlement in which its manufacturer agreed not to sell it for use with certain urinals.
