Matt Grocoff, a writer, speaker and recognized leader in net zero energy and living buildings asks: “What if there is a better way for Flint and other cities to harvest and deliver life-enhancing water? We’ve talked about why decentralized water systems are important to our public safety and why rainwater collection is a simple source … Continue reading Will Decentralized Water Systems Flow in the Wake of Flint Crisis?
We know we can effectively capture, store, and use rainwater as a safe, viable source of potable water (drinking water) in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. A temperate climate offers rainfall throughout the year, including a little in most summers. With low intensity and high frequency rainfall, storage volume to use ratio is close to ideal. … Continue reading Rainwater is a Safe Source of Drinking Water
Green building, low carbon emissions and solar power have all gotten a lot of press in the past couple of decades. What seems to be lagging behind is water conservation and rainwater collection. All are important for sustainability, but without water, it won’t matter. WE are naturally dependent on water; we cannot live without clean drinking … Continue reading Water Conservation & Rainwater Collection Lag In Conservation Efforts
