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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EPA Releases Draft WaterSense Standard for Showerheads
October 30, 2009News Brief
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Allowing for Growth, Going for Green: T.C. Williams High School
September 25, 2009Case Study
A new school in Virginia practices what it teaches-and earned LEED Gold because of it.
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Urine Separation: The Next Wave of Ecological Wastewater Treatment
August 28, 2009Product Review
Urine-separating toilets offer better treatment options for both urine and feces, and they're coming to the U.S.
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Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater
July 30, 2009Primer
Constructed wetlands, when used to treat wastewater, can keep nitrogen and phosphorous from the water supply and cut costs by controlling the size of drainfields.
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Graywater Collection and Use
February 26, 2009Primer
If properly stored and separated from potable water, graywater collected from sinks, showers, and clothes washers can be used to irrigate landscaping.
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WaterSense Proposes Half-Gallon Spec for High-Efficiency Urinals
February 26, 2009News Brief
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EPA Recognizes First WaterSense Home
January 2, 2009News Brief
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Innovations in Water Conservation Products
November 24, 2008Product Review
The first annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference featured dozens of new water-conservation products. We review a handful of the most exciting.
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Energy-Efficient Water Coolers from Elkay and Halsey Taylor
July 29, 2008Product Review
Elkay and Halsey Taylor have introduced two pressure water filters, the VRCGRN and HVRGRN, respectively, with improved compressor and bubbler technology that lowers energy and water consumption.
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Soy-Based Composite Introduced in Waterless Urinal
June 27, 2008News Analysis
