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at Oct 19, 2012 6:40:43 PM
New blog post about Wal-Mart's sustainability efforts through rainwater harvesting...
Rainwater Harvesting Efforts by Wal-Mart and the Lessons Learned — Watercache Blog
Wal-Mart has experimented with rainwater harvesting on several stores. This video presents Wal-Mart’s water sustainability efforts and lessons learned.
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at Oct 16, 2012 7:51:17 PM

#FirstWorldProblems, WaterSense Calculator, and Fluoridation: Water News — Watercache Blog
Water news summary for 10-12-12: Gaming to teach water management, LA gets first permitted graywater system, Private funding for public infrastructure
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at Jun 23, 2012 3:31:03 PM
RT @TxWRI: Don't miss this! @StateImpactTX's Life By the Drop special report series on #txwater: http://stateimpact.npr.org/texas/tag/life-by-the-drop/ #texaswater
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at Jun 22, 2012 9:14:25 PM
New IWS post: IWS Tweets for Week of 2012-06-15 - Would love your thoughts! http://www.watercache.com/blog/2012/06/iws-tweets-for-week-of-2012-06-15/
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at Jun 20, 2012 4:19:53 PM
Using sewage epidemiology, researcher tracked increase in cocaine use by residents between weekday & weekend - http://kfyo.com/lubbock-cocaine-usage-tracked-through-texas-tech-wastewater-study/
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at Jun 19, 2012 8:49:45 PM
Hardscapes, drought tolerant plants becoming the way people in Denver are dealing with water shortages, restrictions - http://kdvr.com/2012/06/07/landscaping-methods-change-with-drought/
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at Jun 19, 2012 4:08:19 PM
Graphic shows how TX cities compare in water pricing & usage to other cities in US, Cheap water in TX, bad for future -http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/cheap-water-in-texas/
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at Jun 18, 2012 8:48:53 PM
Texas has much room to improve on its water conservation efforts, so many opportunities for innovative thinkers - http://www.texastribune.org/texas-environmental-news/water-supply/water-conservation-better-still-elusive-texas/
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at Jun 18, 2012 4:55:49 PM
EU research endeavor to develop fish shaped robot to monitor water quality in waterways and oceans -http://www.roboshoal.com/
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at Jun 15, 2012 4:05:12 PM
UK Drought Boosts Popularity in Rainwater Harvesting. We experienced similar boost during current TX drought - http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=22590
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at Jun 15, 2012 11:42:11 AM
We don't have it in our catalog since it is a very specialized product that tak (+***** 30,000 gallon modular, underground rainwater harvesting system)
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at Jun 14, 2012 8:55:51 PM
Lawmakers in Los Angeles County considering fee on property owners to help clean water in local waterways - http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/06/06/lawmakers-consider-charging-la-county-property-owners-to-improve-water-quality/
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Iws Iws
at Jun 14, 2012 6:05:22 PM
Rainwater harvesting introduced in Mexico City by non-profit, @IslaUrbana, working to bring clean water to poor. - http://www.earthtechling.com/2012/06/in-mexico-city-harvesting-the-rain-means-water-for-all/
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at Jun 14, 2012 6:05:13 PM
Using urban aquifers to process treated wastewater on its way to be pumped out for public water supply - http://www.desalination.biz/news/news_story.asp?id=6564&title=New+research+on+aquifer+recharge+for+water+reuse
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at Jun 14, 2012 6:05:01 PM
New desalination technique promises about 100% more water than conventional reverse osmosis output - http://www.nature.com/news/new-desalination-technique-yields-more-drinkable-water-1.10702
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at Jun 12, 2012 8:55:18 PM
Did you know that mosquitoes can fly through a rain storm even though rain drops weigh 50 times more than mosquito? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120604155558.htm
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Iws Iws
at Jun 12, 2012 5:29:06 PM
The song is called "Sound Czech" and it is performed by Grimy Styles. See more (+***** 30,000 gallon modular, underground rainwater harvesting system)
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at Jun 12, 2012 4:06:18 PM
Tucson residents will have a new rainwater harvesting system rebate available soon, up to $2,000 per system - http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/water/rwh-rebate
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at Jun 11, 2012 8:57:45 PM
Exhibition: "Surface Tension: The Future of Water", focuses on hidden water, water that goes into producing stuff - http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/30/hidden-water-where-does-it-all-go/
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at Jun 11, 2012 4:05:29 PM
New Wi-Fi plant sensor, inserted into potted plants, helps users with plant care via iPhone or web app - http://www.psfk.com/2012/05/wi-fi-sensor-water-plants.html
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at Jun 8, 2012 4:10:25 PM
Texas A&M University developing new Water Conservation and Technology Center that will focus on Texas’ water issues - http://today.agrilife.org/2012/05/29/water-conservation-and-technology-center-to-focus-on-statewide-water-issues/
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at Jun 7, 2012 8:54:19 PM
After oil drilling polluted Ecuadorian rivers, Amazonian tribes now harvesting rainwater to supply drinking water - http://www.good.is/post/amazonian-tribes-try-harvesting-rainwater-after-oil-drilling-polluted-their-water/
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at Jun 7, 2012 4:03:55 PM
Graphic showing how countries use their water resources, significant quantities of water is exported in form of food - http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=water-in-water-out
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at Jun 6, 2012 8:47:07 PM
Cartoon explains what’s wrong with our food system, simplified but good starting point about farm subsidies - http://grist.org/list/cartoon-explains-whats-wrong-with-our-food-system-in-under-4-minutes-2/
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at Jun 6, 2012 4:07:58 PM
Infographic: In 80 years, we have lost 93% of our seed diversity. What are the ramifications? - http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669753/infographic-in-80-years-we-lost-93-of-variety-in-our-food-seeds
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at Jun 5, 2012 8:48:05 PM
In India, real estate developers use rainwater harvesting systems as bait to lure prospective buyers - http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/MAH-PUN-developers-use-rwh-bait-to-lure-prospective-buyers-3325010.html
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at Jun 5, 2012 4:11:24 PM
Scientists propose cap and trade system for US interstate water trading. Concept employed currently on Australia - http://www.livescience.com/20389-cap-trade-water-sources.html
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at Jun 4, 2012 8:55:40 PM
Great blog post by @aguanomics about water pricing and the effect of water metering. Very enlightening - http://www.aguanomics.com/2012/05/water-pricing-and-metering.html
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Iws Iws
at Jun 4, 2012 4:10:13 PM
Amarillo officials propose $12 credit for residents who install rain barrel, not much incentive if you ask me - http://www.amarillo.com/news/local-news/2012-05-22/officials-mull-bill-credit-collecting-rain
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at Jun 1, 2012 4:03:38 PM
Survey: Water prices in 30 US cities rose 18% over last 2 years, rising faster than cost of any other utility - http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2012/world/map-2012-water-prices-in-30-major-u-s-cities/
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at May 31, 2012 8:55:17 PM
USGS details effects of climate change on water availability in 14 local basins nationwide - http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article_pf.asp?ID=3205
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at May 31, 2012 5:01:46 PM
I know that you are going through a bad drought in England now. We get many pe (+***** 30,000 gallon modular, underground rainwater harvesting system)
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at May 31, 2012 4:05:53 PM
Extreme rainstorms in Midwest double over the past 50 years, NRDC study. Climate change or coincidence? - http://www.treehugger.com/climate-change/extreme-rainstorms-midwest-double-past-50-years.html
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at May 30, 2012 8:48:24 PM
EPA's Campus RainWorks Challenge, students create infrastructure design showing benefit to managing stormwater - http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/greeninfrastructure/crw_challenge.cfm
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at May 30, 2012 6:28:00 PM
Statistical analysis by Ohio State Univ. show areas where future 2 degree Celsius rise can be expected by 2070 - http://www.treehugger.com/climate-change/statistical-analysis-shows-2-degree-temperature-rise-zones-north-america.html
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Iws Iws
at May 29, 2012 8:49:21 PM
Current drought situation across the US... TX is looking better but western US will see more drought this summer - http://www.climatecentral.org/news/a-visual-tour-of-drought-in-the-us/
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Iws Iws
at May 29, 2012 4:03:50 PM
Remember Acid Rain?? What happened to it? Improvements through regulations helped decrease risk & danger - http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/may/13/lucy-siegle-ethical-living-acid-rain-ozone
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at May 28, 2012 9:13:01 PM
Despite anti-bottled water campaign & debate about its env. impact, Americans are buying more bottled water than ever - http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/05/17/u-s-bottled-water-sales-are-booming-again-despite-opposition/
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Iws Iws
at May 28, 2012 4:05:25 PM
Japanese city builds world's biggest toilet... really a normal sized toilet in world's largest outdoor bathroom - http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/life/flush-japanese-city-builds-worlds-biggest-toilet-116059
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Iws Iws
at May 25, 2012 4:06:00 PM
Company turns oil field waste into potable water through particle separation & desalination - http://m.therepublic.com/view/story/waste-into-water
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at May 24, 2012 8:45:45 PM
Infographic: Decline of Suburbia... Poverty, Transportation Costs, & Generation Y are factors - http://www.archdaily.com/230276/infographic-burbs-going-bust/
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at May 24, 2012 4:09:08 PM
LCRA asking water stricken neighborhood, Spicewood Beach, to conserve even more water since water use is increasing - http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/hill_country/h20-worries-worsen-in-spicewood-beach
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at May 23, 2012 8:57:18 PM
Worldwide groundwater pumping will cause sea levels to rise, about 0.8 mm per year, pretty exact if you ask me - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508173517.htm
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at May 23, 2012 4:07:08 PM
LCRA applying for 10,000 ac-ft of groundwater from Bastrop area, although pumping moratorium currently in place - http://www.statesman.com/statesman/article/nc1ojKKi
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at May 23, 2012 3:30:45 PM
Each of the tanks has an overflow pipe that exits the tank at the top edge. Yo (+***** Rainwater Harvesting System Installation)
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at May 22, 2012 8:56:15 PM
Remember earlier tweet about solar installations increasing... well new tariff may damper that - http://money.cnn.com//2012/05/17/markets/chinese-solar-tariffs/index.htm
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Iws Iws
at May 22, 2012 4:10:37 PM
Solar installations are growing due to solar leases, you don't own panels and buy power from solar co. - https://myaccount.nytimes.com/auth/login?URI=/2012/05/10/business/energy-environment/solar-installers-offer-homeowners-deals-gaining-converts.htm&OQ=_rQ3D5&REFUSE_COOKIE_ERROR=SHOW_ERROR
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Iws Iws
at May 21, 2012 8:42:26 PM
Worldwide statistics from 1980 to 2008. It is pretty amazing to see how many people are affected by drought - http://www.statisticbrain.com/drought-statistics/
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at May 21, 2012 4:36:27 PM
We connected all three tanks together at the bottom so that they all share the (+***** Rainwater Harvesting System Installation)
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at May 21, 2012 4:02:52 PM
Graywater systems become legal in OK... If it is like TX laws, they still have long way for municipal adoption - http://www.news-star.com/shawnee/pm_30387/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=rpLD2khg
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