Blog

Shreya Ramachandran, 17, of Fremont, California, was first inspired to learn more about water recycling in 2014 when she was visiting Tulare County in her home state. During that time, Tulare, a predominantly agricultural community, was facing a serious water shortage due to drought and climate change, leaving many residents’ wells (and irrigation systems) completelyRead more

Turkey has been a water-stressed nation for at least the last four decades. It produces on average 1,346 cubic meters of water per capita per year. In Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city, certain media sources report that the city could run out of water in as few as 45 days. This water shortage is dueRead 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

Water recycling and reuse is a growing trend across the world. With supplies of clean, safe water becoming more and more limited, the need for these water conservation efforts will continue to grow. In the United States, it is estimated that the volume of recycled water produced will increase by 37 percent, from 4.8 billionRead more

Closed-Loop Water Reclaim Systems: Benefits and Considerations. Calculating the benefits of collecting and recycling all wash and rinse water. Water is an important element when it comes to automated carwashing. The car care industry as a whole depends heavily on water access, so daily usage, conservation and discharge have become critical issues over the decades.Read more

According to a recent report released by the UN and the World Bank, 40 percent of the world’s population is dealing with water scarcity issues. Over two billion people do not have regular access to safe, clean drinking water, and over 4.5 billion do not have access to safe sanitation services. This lack of accessRead more