Lawns are considered a luxury in India, but they are an inherent part of a house’s open area in the United States. This open land and the house that sits on it may be owned by the homeowner, but there are still many regulations governing what can and cannot be grown in a home garden… [Read More]
Water Conservation
The Water Energy Nexus
We’ve all learned that turning off the light when we leave the room, switching off computer monitors when not in use, or using energy efficient appliances results in a corresponding reduction in energy consumption. Similarly, turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or harvesting the rain water that falls on your roof will reduce… [Read More]
Ground Water: Understanding Aquifers & Wells
When considering a building site, there are three options commercial and residential sites may consider to meet their water demands. For those in urban and suburban locations, the choice is often made for them- they are automatically tied into the municipal water supply. Those who are “off grid” can opt to collect rain in cisterns… [Read More]
Greywater Reuse
Depending on the source, it is said that the average American water footprint lies between 80 gallons to 100 gallons of water per day. That number includes showers, baths, laundry and dish washing, toilet flushing, teeth brushing, hand washing, drinking and cooking water, and so on. That’s a lot of water going down the drain-… [Read More]
A Look at Water Quality
Have you ever wondered, “Is my ground water of the same quality as rain water? Is the water from the nearby stream safe to drink? What are the possible contaminants in the water I consume?” Though we intuitively know not to drink muddy water, it helps to gain a deeper understanding of the different aspects… [Read More]