I have long predicted that fresh drinking water with be the valuable commodity in this century that petroleum was in the last. The supply is dwindling all over the world. The problem in the southwest and western U.S. is much worse than in the northeast, however, this infographic by the California Association of Realtors can help us all see where our water goes. Check out water use in a typical three-bedroom single family home. In California, that home uses 174,000 gallons per year, the majority going to a surprising purpose. Small changes in habit can bring big rewards down the road. Here is a list of residential water conservation tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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7/8/2022 03:01:54 pm
Hi Maureen! Your presentation and explanation about water crisis is very informative and beneficial. Keep posting would love to read more.
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12/15/2023 11:35:33 am
Water leaks in the house have a long history, ranging from below-slab leaks to blocked toilet flappers. However, on a 9200 square foot property with 13 irrigation zones and a variety of plants, practically all of the issues have arisen outdoors. Redwood roots have caused leaks in my irrigation system. From the roots of a Japanese maple strangling and squeezing a replenishment of a fountain. from an irrigation line being broken by a shifting building. from an irrigation pipe being broken by a shovel. from a dog who ate the sprinkler head off. from an irrigation valve that leaks.
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