One waterThere is only one water, the same since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Water is continuously recycled in the "water cycle" which is taught in elementary schools.
There is no "away" in "throw away". When we flush old medicine down the toilet, we contaminate our own local rivers which flow to the Gulf of Mexico. Would you want to drink this... after advanced treatment? Instead of if water can be treated, how much treatment is needed to make it "fit for purpose"? WAter Reuse PolicyTechnology exists for climate resilience but water policy is needed for implementation.
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flood mitigationDrought2012 drought risk 4,000 jobs: "It sounds real noble to say we want to conserve water, [but] in reality it was, 'Don't shut the plant down.'" See ADM Decatur drought story
Governor's Task Force industrial water use recommendations: 1. Work with industries to identify adequate water supplies required to sustain existing and projected production levels 2. Work with industries to develop recommended water use restrictions when water supplies are inadequate to sustain existing production 3. Develop a mechanism to obtain expedient, long-term emergency regulatory relief for IEPA and IDNR restrictions upon demonstration of no adverse impacts. brewing for conservation2016 AZ Water Innovation Challenge
24 commercial craft beers from wastewater Chicago One Water Beer was presented at water innovation forums
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invasive speciesShedd Aquarium Great Lakes invasive inventory
Asian Carp
Buy Asian Carp at Sorce Freshwater Company
Asian Carp recipes
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