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Water Conservation
Are we waging a war against ourselves?
In the past, poisoning an enemy's water supply wasn't an unheard of tactic during wartime because, obviously, humans need water to live. While there haven't been any confirmed cases of illnesses or deaths linked to the recent discovery of all sorts of pharmaceuticals and other contaminants in our drinking water, the knowledge that they're even there has caused more than a little concern. What if the problem gets worse and we do start seeing water-related illnesses and deaths?
The realization is waking people to the notion that water is a precious, limited resource. Most people in the construction industry are already aware that the exponentially growing population is putting a strain on the available supply of potable water. That's why products and strategies exist in the marketplace to help reduce the amount of water used.
This Targeted eNews presents the latest news, products and articles associated with water conservation. Hopefully, we'll put a stop to the elimination of our water supply, and this war against ourselves, before it's too late.
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
ED+C Associate Editor
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American Water Receives Award From U.S. Conference of Mayors
Washington, D.C. - American Water, the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, has received the 2008 Excellence in Public-Private Partnership Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors...more
New ISO Standards to Improve Quality of Water Services to Consumers
Geneva, Switzerland
- A suite of new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards offers the international community practical tools to address the global challenge of effectively managing limited water resources in order to provide access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the world's population...more
Greywater System Helps Atlanta Residents Conserve Water
Atlanta
- The first Brac Greywater Recycling System installed in the city of Atlanta is in operation in a private residence and helping the homeowners reduce their fresh water consumption. The system was installed after Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a level four drought for sixty-one counties in the state during the summer of 2007...more
Caroma Aids Los Angeles Schools in Their Quest to be Green
Los Angeles
- Caroma USA is partnering with Global Green's Green Schools initiative to help make two new charter high schools in South Los Angeles environmentally friendly. The Australian company is donating about 25 of its H2Zero waterless urinals to the Global Green Green Schools initiative...more
GreenPlumbers Partners with American Standard
Sacramento, Calif. - American Standard has become the first founding partner of the GreenPlumbers training and accreditation program...
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Control Valves Reduce Water Flow, Not Water Pressure
Reno, Nev. - The WasteStop Valve, from ConservCo Water Conservation Products, LLC, (
www.conservco.us) is a static-rate flow control valve used to reduce water waste in faucets and showers. WasteStop reportedly maintains a constant flow of 1.25 gpm whether water pressure is 40 psi or 120 psi because it uses a dynamic pass-through orifice that reacts to water pressure to maintain a constant flow rate.
 Urinal System Uses One Pint of Water Per Flush
Erie, Pa. - The Zurn (
www.zurn.com) EcoVantageT Pint Urinal System represents an 85 percent water savings compared to a one-gallon urinal. This overall savings translates into an average of up to 30,000 gallons per urinal per year, the company reports. The product is engineered for optimal performance and hygiene in demanding environments. It features sensor-operated, smart flush valve technology that creates a sanitary, hands-free operation for users.
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Sustainable Urban Water Management
by Mark S. Laska Ph.D.
Water management is perhaps the most commonly recurring theme in urban design projects. While water issues have been addressed for centuries, adding an ecological layer to water solutions can limit flooding, sewer overflows, erosion, sedimentation, pollution, and habitat loss...
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 Water Saving Strategies
by Elaine Aye, IIDA, LEED AP, and Jeff Sandberg
Water can be conserved in an existing facility with low-flow fixtures. Making the right changes offers an excellent return on investment...more
Water Management
by Tim Davies
The Solair boasts the nation's first residential wastwater reuse system in an urban high-rise...more
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The May 2008 print issue of ED+C will feature a Product Focus section featuring Building Controls and Automation Systems; Interior Paints and Coatings; and Windows, Glazings and Films. The ED+C 2008 Editorial Calendar is available online - send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Derrick Teal, associate editor, ED+C, at teald@bnpmedia.com.
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