In last week’s article we discussed the fact that water in San Diego is relatively cheap, so it’s hard to justify expensive rainwater harvesting strategies. This week we will look at how to optimize your…
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The River We Drink
San Diego relies heavily on the Colorado River. But at what cost? What are the alternatives?
All Water is Water: Let’s rethink how we manage water in San Diego
Imagine the path a drop of water from high in the mountains takes to get to your faucet and what happens after it goes down the drain.
Using Rainwater Safely as an Emergency Water Supply
Don’t drink your rainwater until it’s been treated! In the midst of the madness of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been experiencing unusually stormy weather in San Diego, with over 4 inches of rainfall so…
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10 Easy ways to be a water warrior
Through a series of small scale integrated solutions, we can change the local water and food climate in San Diego!
Desalination: an expensive solution for keeping green lawns in San Diego
Desalination provides the most expensive water supply in San Diego. By engendering a simple water conservation ethic, we can reduce our water needs in San Diego by over 20%, eliminating the need for this expensive water supply. Let’s rethink our water supply and our place in San Diego’s Water Cycle.
You don’t need to be a plumber to fix a leaking toilet.
Fixing indoor water leaks, and using high efficiency fixtures can reduce your water consumption by surprising amounts!
Where is the Rain?
NASA Shows Just How Bad the Drought Is I know I’m not the only one who has finally gotten to the point where this beautiful San Diego weather is actually feeling quite ominous. The politicians are…
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Inspirational Urban Homesteading in Australia
I recently had the opportunity to meet Author and Innovator Michael Mobbs, Sustainable Home, at his inner city home in Chippendale, Sydney. Here he is off the grid for water. He catches rainwater for showering, cooking, and…
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