What many people do not consider every time they use the internet is the amount of energy AND water it takes to operate data centers, keeping them cool in temperature and well-functioning. Google is increasingly taking this into account as the number of data server centers continues to grow to match the […]
The Cal Green Building Code, which includes water efficiency standards, will become a required code as of jan 2011. In our effort to centralize water reuse information under one roof, Wholly H2o has information specific to Cal Green as well as other Building Codes, and their water use specifications, https://www.whollyh2o.org/rating-systems.html Thanks to […]
Recently an associate was waxing eloquent, in a misinformed kind of way, about the lack of penalization for water polluters. Untrue, I countered. While certainly not all are caught, the CA state water board frequently sends out notice of violations and citations. Here are just the two most recent examples of how […]
Understanding where any specific water reuse practice, such as graywater, fits into a sustainable participation in the natural hydrologic system could not be more important. Seasoned water reuse professional and permaculturist Nik Bertulis will make sure you get from Dams to Greywater in this upcoming class. Register today! Dams to Greywater: A […]
I know, I know, more climate change gloom and doom. The only way to make good decisions is to be as informed as possible. Like it or not we have to consider how to grow food for our overpopulated state and beyond as we continue to deal with the heating planet. Thanks […]
The pool of California’s Water Policy and Legislation packages can be akin to the oil-soaked waters of the Gulf Coast – nigh impossible to understand and laden with danger. I’ll be reading Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Visalia new California water bill to see how efficiency and water reuse fit into his plan as […]
Wholly H2o’s October 4th monthly forum will be focused on Water Costs and Water Pricing: What Makes Sense? While no one wants to see their monthly utility bills go up, neither do we want to see unnecessary peripheral canals or more dams built. One oft-overlooked solution is for people to use less […]
I have to admit, when I first (mis)read the title of this article, all the hair went up on the back of my neck. NO! I yelled to the computer screen, worried that this was a new form of bottled water gone boxy. Instead, here’s an innovative idea that collects rainwater and […]
Should you call me and reach my message service, you’ll be asked to repsond to a water related question, such as In what watershed do you live? Or Where does your water go after you use it? Or the age old favorite, Where does your water come from? In 2007, KTLA asked […]
Companies Are Saving Millions By Conserving Water by Jaymi Heimbuch, San Francisco, California Photo via usuallylaura Just like with saving electricity, conserving water holds more business savvy than simply looking green to customers — it’s about saving big bucks. In a new survey completed last month by Ethical Corporation called “Unlocking the […]