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A new pilot program in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood is testing whether or not residential greywater recycling can become the solution to Colorado’s growing water scarcity issues.   Colorado’s water problem Colorado, like many parts of the world, is experiencing a water problem. The increasing population (and increased demand on the water supply), combined withRead more

There is no question that water scarcity is a major issue around the world. With ongoing droughts and dwindling water supplies, certain regions will have to turn to a previously underused resource: sewage water.   What is ‘toilet to tap’? Toilet to tap is pretty much what it sounds like. It is the process ofRead more

A recent study by Carollo Engineers Inc. recommended a major hike in water and wastewater rates over the next several years for Houston’s residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, agrees with these findings, stating that such an increase is necessary for the city to upgrade its infrastructure and continue to supply aRead more

Will we have enough water to grow food for everyone in the future?   A recent study conducted by the University of Illinois shows that the amount of water used in the production of agricultural products in the United States has decreased in the period from 1995 to 2010. During that time period, water useRead more

The water situation in the Western U.S. is getting dire. Man-made lakes that supply water to many residents of the Western U.S. and Mexico are shrinking, and are expected to reach historic lows in the next few months.    These dangerously low levels of water could soon prompt the federal government to issue a waterRead more

Water scarcity is a major issue around the world. Day zero, the day in which taps run dry, has already happened in certain parts of the world in recent years, and is likely to happen in more cities over the next ten years. Many major American cities, including Los Angeles and New York City, areRead more

In Martinez, California, CoCo San Sustainable Farm is changing the future of their land using reclaimed water. When Carolyn Phinney heard that kids in local schools were being fed more pizza than salads due to the higher cost of fresh produce, she started CoCo San as a way to provide fresh fruits and vegetables toRead more

Some of us have the luxury of not worrying about whether we’ll have enough fresh water to drink, cook, and bathe. Over 3 billion people around the world, however, face water shortages on a regular basis as the supply of available fresh water continues to diminish.   Climate change, improper water management, and a growingRead more

There is a great need for recycled water in Texas. As the population continues to grow (some estimates predict that it will double in the next fifty years), there will be an increased demand on limited water supplies. Combine this with recent droughts and you have a water crisis.   Recycled water is an environmentallyRead more

Access to clean, safe water for household use is not guaranteed in certain parts of the world, including some regions of Australia. Wastewater recycling offers a solution to this problem that is both safe and reliable. Getting the public on board with using recycled wastewater for drinking, cooking, and washing, however, is easier said thanRead more