What is water awareness? Although most of us pour a drink of water from the tap or grab a bottle of imported water any time we want to, we may not know all we should about our water supply.
1.
The California water crisis is real.
California drought conditions are worse than ever.
In 2008, for the first time in history, California officially declared a statewide drought.
The drought was caused by a number of factors, including dropping reservoir levels and restrictions on imported supply.
Although California's governor ordered immediate attention to the problem by issuing a state of emergency in 2009, individuals need to join conservation efforts to preserve the water supply.
2.
Conservation efforts are evolving.
Serious water shortage requires water conservation.
Keeping the faucet turned off while brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers, clearing your driveway with a broom rather than a hose, and watering your lawn carefully are all good water saving tips.
However, new technologies continue to emerge that can help decrease water demand in even greater ways.
High-efficiency technology is now used in washing machines, some of which use only two-thirds that of an older model; low-flow showerheads, which use half the water older models do; and dual-flush toilets.
Further evolution of water conservation efforts is evidenced by the growing number of homeowners replacing their grass lawns with artificial or organic substitutes that don't require watering.
3.
California pays you to conserve.
Get paid for reducing your water consumption.
Rebates are now available to some California residents who purchase approved high-efficiency washers and toilets, rotating nozzles for sprinkler systems, and weather-based irrigation controllers.
For example, rebates up to $160 are available to those who buy a weather-based irrigation controller that covers less than an acre.
Commercial rebates are available on approved high-efficiency dry vacuum pumps, connectionless food steamers, ice-making machines, zero water urinals, and weather-based and central computer irrigation systems.
4.
Recycled water can be safe to drink.
Many people do not understand the concept of recycled water.
The hydrologic cycle occurs as rain falls, evaporates, and forms clouds, which turn back into rain.
Recycled water education programs in California are helping the public learn more about how the hydrologic cycle can be used as a model for recycling water with state-of-the-art technology.
Modern purification techniques, including microfiltration and reverse osmosis, produce water that is clean and safe enough to drink.
5.
Drinking water is tested.
Is your water supply safe? You may wonder whether there are chemicals or waste in your water that make it unhealthy to drink.
However, the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 requires regular monitoring of all public water systems.
Drinking water must be regularly tested and meet quality standards set by the U.
S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
If the drinking water supply becomes contaminated or is deemed unhealthy, steps must be taken to notify the public and correct the problem.
The standards for clean water set by the state of California are even higher than those set by federal regulators.
1.
The California water crisis is real.
California drought conditions are worse than ever.
In 2008, for the first time in history, California officially declared a statewide drought.
The drought was caused by a number of factors, including dropping reservoir levels and restrictions on imported supply.
Although California's governor ordered immediate attention to the problem by issuing a state of emergency in 2009, individuals need to join conservation efforts to preserve the water supply.
2.
Conservation efforts are evolving.
Serious water shortage requires water conservation.
Keeping the faucet turned off while brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers, clearing your driveway with a broom rather than a hose, and watering your lawn carefully are all good water saving tips.
However, new technologies continue to emerge that can help decrease water demand in even greater ways.
High-efficiency technology is now used in washing machines, some of which use only two-thirds that of an older model; low-flow showerheads, which use half the water older models do; and dual-flush toilets.
Further evolution of water conservation efforts is evidenced by the growing number of homeowners replacing their grass lawns with artificial or organic substitutes that don't require watering.
3.
California pays you to conserve.
Get paid for reducing your water consumption.
Rebates are now available to some California residents who purchase approved high-efficiency washers and toilets, rotating nozzles for sprinkler systems, and weather-based irrigation controllers.
For example, rebates up to $160 are available to those who buy a weather-based irrigation controller that covers less than an acre.
Commercial rebates are available on approved high-efficiency dry vacuum pumps, connectionless food steamers, ice-making machines, zero water urinals, and weather-based and central computer irrigation systems.
4.
Recycled water can be safe to drink.
Many people do not understand the concept of recycled water.
The hydrologic cycle occurs as rain falls, evaporates, and forms clouds, which turn back into rain.
Recycled water education programs in California are helping the public learn more about how the hydrologic cycle can be used as a model for recycling water with state-of-the-art technology.
Modern purification techniques, including microfiltration and reverse osmosis, produce water that is clean and safe enough to drink.
5.
Drinking water is tested.
Is your water supply safe? You may wonder whether there are chemicals or waste in your water that make it unhealthy to drink.
However, the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 requires regular monitoring of all public water systems.
Drinking water must be regularly tested and meet quality standards set by the U.
S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
If the drinking water supply becomes contaminated or is deemed unhealthy, steps must be taken to notify the public and correct the problem.
The standards for clean water set by the state of California are even higher than those set by federal regulators.
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