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Harvesting rainwater in Mexico City

Amber Wilson posted on 1/22/2016 6:48:00 AM

Isla Urbana, an environmental group in Mexico City, Mexico, is a big supporter of rainwater harvesting as a solution to the area's water problem.

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2015 is coming to a close

Amber Wilson posted on 12/31/2015 6:00:00 AM

It has been another great year for us here at DrinkTap.

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The Plain Talk Series - #43

Amber Wilson posted on 12/29/2015 2:53:00 AM

Today's question: Is water with chlorine in it safe to drink?

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Hotel challenge aims to ease water usage

Amber Wilson posted on 12/23/2015 3:45:00 AM

We just stumbled upon an interesting challenge that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set-up for hotels through WaterSense®.

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New York Magazine asks "Is Any Water Better for You Than Tap?"

Amber Wilson posted on 12/22/2015 4:08:00 AM

In a recent New York Magazine article entitled "Is Any Water Better for You Than Tap?", various types of waters were examined, including good ol' tap water.

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House in Mexico City that creates its own water

Amber Wilson posted on 12/21/2015 3:46:00 AM

Last week, we wrote about a houseboat that is in the works that will create its own energy and water, and now we are reading about a house that has already been built that is doing that too.

| Categories: | Tags: Mexico City, rainwater, recycling system, Inhabitat, green design, Mexico, green house, Casa Nirau | View Count: (3153) |

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Are we using too much water?

Amber Wilson posted on 12/16/2015 6:39:00 AM

New research that was recently published in the academic journal Science points out that the world's water usage is higher than what was previously thought.

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Water supply and sanitation in a galaxy far, far away

Amber Wilson posted on 12/14/2015 5:06:00 AM

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District in Cleveland, an American Water Works Association member, today posted a blog entry entitled "Star Wars sanitation: The flush awakens".

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World Toilet Day

Amber Wilson posted on 11/17/2015 7:56:00 AM

World Toilet Day is this week on Nov. 19.

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The Plain Talk Series - #41

Amber Wilson posted on 11/17/2015 7:54:00 AM

Today's question: How concerned should I be about a leaky toilet?

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