Comments for The Water Conservation Source http://news.nuprana.com Dedicated to create awareness about the importance of water conservation through a relevant compilation of related news. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:42:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 Comment on 9 Random Ways to Save Water by Wuff http://news.nuprana.com/2009/07/03/9-random-ways-to-save-water/comment-page-1/#comment-691 Wuff Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:42:32 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=930#comment-691 I second the observation made by Miles - I installed a dual-flush toilet 2 years ago and my household water usage dropped by about 20%. These are a very niche item everywhere but the dry western region. I would like to see the larger big box home improvement stores increase their inventory of these toilets nationwide. Imagine if even 1/2 the nations homes made this conversion! Another niche item I would like to see more of is simple rain collection for lawn watering setups. I live in the midwest and we easily get enough total rainfall between spring and early fall that I could do all of my lawn watering if I could store some rain water this way. Because of the low demand the prices for barrels / cisterns is quite high, plus no company appears to put out a complete system (filters, cross-overs, sump pump, etc) that a homeowner could self-install. I second the observation made by Miles – I installed a dual-flush toilet 2 years ago and my household water usage dropped by about 20%. These are a very niche item everywhere but the dry western region. I would like to see the larger big box home improvement stores increase their inventory of these toilets nationwide. Imagine if even 1/2 the nations homes made this conversion!
Another niche item I would like to see more of is simple rain collection for lawn watering setups. I live in the midwest and we easily get enough total rainfall between spring and early fall that I could do all of my lawn watering if I could store some rain water this way. Because of the low demand the prices for barrels / cisterns is quite high, plus no company appears to put out a complete system (filters, cross-overs, sump pump, etc) that a homeowner could self-install.

]]> Comment on FRAC Act Under Consideration to Protect U.S. Drinking Water by Greg Sharp http://news.nuprana.com/2009/09/18/frac-act-under-consideration-to-protect-u-s-drinking-water/comment-page-1/#comment-689 Greg Sharp Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:22:06 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=996#comment-689 We must stop the destrction of our water by shale gas well frac's. Each well destroys 4 million gallons of water and there are over 1 million such wells planned If this practice is not stopped they will detsroy 4 TRILLION gallons of drinking water forever. We must stop the destrction of our water by shale gas well frac’s.

Each well destroys 4 million gallons of water and there are over 1 million such wells planned

If this practice is not stopped they will detsroy 4 TRILLION gallons of drinking water forever.

]]> Comment on 9 Random Ways to Save Water by L Cook http://news.nuprana.com/2009/07/03/9-random-ways-to-save-water/comment-page-1/#comment-686 L Cook Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:35:54 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=930#comment-686 I'm glad that you pointed out that the toilets should not be used as trash cans. Here is a tip to encourage people to place items like sanitary products, personal wipes, Q-tips, dental floss and condoms in the trash. You save water every time you don't flush these items and when flushed, they not only clog up the plumbing , but can damage machines in sewage treatment plants, and can escape the system during storms to pollute fresh water and litter beaches, where they endanger marine wildlife, who mistake it for their natural prey. Try using singe-use biodegradable bags to dispose of these items in the trash. They keep the bathroom sanitary and also save trees by providing and alternative to wrapping things in wads of toilet paper. Check out http://www.scensiblesource.com for a new product that solves the problem and for free samples. I’m glad that you pointed out that the toilets should not be used as trash cans. Here is a tip to encourage people to place items like sanitary products, personal wipes, Q-tips, dental floss and condoms in the trash. You save water every time you don’t flush these items and when flushed, they not only clog up the plumbing , but can damage machines in sewage treatment plants, and can escape the system during storms to pollute fresh water and litter beaches, where they endanger marine wildlife, who mistake it for their natural prey. Try using singe-use biodegradable bags to dispose of these items in the trash. They keep the bathroom sanitary and also save trees by providing and alternative to wrapping things in wads of toilet paper. Check out http://www.scensiblesource.com for a new product that solves the problem and for free samples.

]]> Comment on Connecticut’s Experiment with Bottled Water Deposits by Steve McGarty http://news.nuprana.com/2009/10/07/connecticuts-experiment-with-bottled-water-deposits/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Steve McGarty Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:35:39 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=1042#comment-685 I'll bet they're not selling half as many cases as they did before this new law.....but maybe that's a good thing. Personally, I won't buy the 24 pack any more, if I have to bring it back....but I did put the bottles into the recycle bin every single time when there was no deposit. This law isn't going to work, in my case....I just won't buy it any more. I’ll bet they’re not selling half as many cases as they did before this new law…..but maybe that’s a good thing. Personally, I won’t buy the 24 pack any more, if I have to bring it back….but I did put the bottles into the recycle bin every single time when there was no deposit. This law isn’t going to work, in my case….I just won’t buy it any more.

]]> Comment on FRAC Act Under Consideration to Protect U.S. Drinking Water by Maryann Schneider http://news.nuprana.com/2009/09/18/frac-act-under-consideration-to-protect-u-s-drinking-water/comment-page-1/#comment-682 Maryann Schneider Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:12:45 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=996#comment-682 This is very frustrating! The FRAC Act should have already been passed. It's a no brainer! Our water is the most important resource we have. To allow rich gas companies to trample on our rights as U.S. citizens and having Washington look the other way is making me sick! Are there not one person in Washington that cares for the people of this country and our wildlife and our waterways? They never should have allowed the Bush administration to get away with allowing their cronies to be exempt from the Clean Water and Clean Air Act. Washington is out of their stupid minds!!!!! This is very frustrating! The FRAC Act should have already been passed. It’s a no brainer! Our water is the most important resource we have. To allow rich gas companies to trample on our rights as U.S. citizens and having Washington look the other way is making me sick! Are there not one person in Washington that cares for the people of this country and our wildlife and our waterways? They never should have allowed the Bush administration to get away with allowing their cronies to be exempt from the Clean Water and Clean Air Act. Washington is out of their stupid minds!!!!!

]]> Comment on Connecticut’s Experiment with Bottled Water Deposits by Kirsten@Nexyoo http://news.nuprana.com/2009/10/07/connecticuts-experiment-with-bottled-water-deposits/comment-page-1/#comment-652 Kirsten@Nexyoo Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:34:19 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=1042#comment-652 This is a great idea. I've read that states with bottle deposits get 80% of bottles returned...not a small amount when Americans drink billions of bottles of water each year. This is a great idea. I’ve read that states with bottle deposits get 80% of bottles returned…not a small amount when Americans drink billions of bottles of water each year.

]]> Comment on 9 Random Ways to Save Water by miles http://news.nuprana.com/2009/07/03/9-random-ways-to-save-water/comment-page-1/#comment-622 miles Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:09:24 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=930#comment-622 An additional way to save water yet not so random but little know is a <a href="http://www.dualflushkit.com" rel="nofollow">dual flush toilet</a> conversion kit. I used on on my farm and have saved gobbs of water. Thanks for the tips I will impliment them right away An additional way to save water yet not so random but little know is a dual flush toilet conversion kit. I used on on my farm and have saved gobbs of water. Thanks for the tips I will impliment them right away

]]> Comment on Obama, Congress Put Water on Stimulus List by Common Sense, part 1 « Life Outside My Cube http://news.nuprana.com/2009/02/02/obama-congress-put-water-on-stimulus-list/comment-page-1/#comment-621 Common Sense, part 1 « Life Outside My Cube Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:14 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=708#comment-621 [...] of the “grand challenges” facing the US in the 21st century. In January our government proposed over $15 billion in water-related stimulus [...] [...] of the “grand challenges” facing the US in the 21st century. In January our government proposed over $15 billion in water-related stimulus [...]

]]> Comment on Commission requires gas drillers to obtain approval for water use by sandrar http://news.nuprana.com/2008/08/25/commission-requires-gas-drillers-to-obtain-approval-for-water-use/comment-page-1/#comment-620 sandrar Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:42:06 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=219#comment-620 Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

]]> Comment on Sounding the Alarm Bell on Water by Pauline http://news.nuprana.com/2008/09/25/sounding-the-alarm-bell-on-water/comment-page-1/#comment-613 Pauline Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:43:36 +0000 http://news.nuprana.com/?p=602#comment-613 Boycotting bottled water is a fantastic idea which is starting to gain speed and popularity. Plastic is environmentally expensive to make and highly damaging if it is not recycled. With the majority of plastic bottles being sent to the dump (over 80%) recycling them just doesn't seem to be working. The best solution is to not use them at all! Tap water is the U.S. is cleaner than most bottle water products and it's so cheap in comparison, only $.002 per gallon! If you just can't remember to bring your aluminum sports bottle, try putting some Icebox Water in your car for emergencies. It's water in a box! Made from 97% recycled stuff, this carton of sweet spring water from Norway is 100% recyclable. Plus it stacks well in an icechest and won't degrade in heat. Go to www.glacia.co.uk for more info. Boycotting bottled water is a fantastic idea which is starting to gain speed and popularity. Plastic is environmentally expensive to make and highly damaging if it is not recycled. With the majority of plastic bottles being sent to the dump (over 80%) recycling them just doesn’t seem to be working. The best solution is to not use them at all! Tap water is the U.S. is cleaner than most bottle water products and it’s so cheap in comparison, only $.002 per gallon! If you just can’t remember to bring your aluminum sports bottle, try putting some Icebox Water in your car for emergencies. It’s water in a box! Made from 97% recycled stuff, this carton of sweet spring water from Norway is 100% recyclable. Plus it stacks well in an icechest and won’t degrade in heat. Go to http://www.glacia.co.uk for more info.

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