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In Martinez, California, CoCo San Sustainable Farm is changing the future of their land using reclaimed water. When Carolyn Phinney heard that kids in local schools were being fed more pizza than salads due to the higher cost of fresh produce, she started CoCo San as a way to provide fresh fruits and vegetables toRead more

Some of us have the luxury of not worrying about whether we’ll have enough fresh water to drink, cook, and bathe. Over 3 billion people around the world, however, face water shortages on a regular basis as the supply of available fresh water continues to diminish.   Climate change, improper water management, and a growingRead more

There is a great need for recycled water in Texas. As the population continues to grow (some estimates predict that it will double in the next fifty years), there will be an increased demand on limited water supplies. Combine this with recent droughts and you have a water crisis.   Recycled water is an environmentallyRead more

Access to clean, safe water for household use is not guaranteed in certain parts of the world, including some regions of Australia. Wastewater recycling offers a solution to this problem that is both safe and reliable. Getting the public on board with using recycled wastewater for drinking, cooking, and washing, however, is easier said thanRead more

Large corporations, including Microsoft and Google, have taken major strides in the last few years to become more eco-friendly. This year, Microsoft has announced that it plans to not only become carbon negative by 2030, but to also become water positive by the same year. This sets a goal for the company of replenishing moreRead more

Without a doubt, the car wash industry is dependent on water. Car washes use a large amount of water each day, which can easily add up to thousands of dollars in water and sewer costs. As sources of freshwater are depleted, resulting in higher water and sewer costs, many car wash owners have turned toRead more

As the supply of fresh water decreases, resulting in increased municipal water regulations and water and sewer costs, car wash owners must turn to water recycling systems as a way to keep their businesses in operation. Fortunately, there are many water recycling system options available to the car wash owner that are not only eco-conscious,Read more

Closed-Loop Water Reclaim Systems: Benefits and Considerations. Calculating the benefits of collecting and recycling all wash and rinse water. Water is an important element when it comes to automated carwashing. The car care industry as a whole depends heavily on water access, so daily usage, conservation and discharge have become critical issues over the decades.Read more

If you were to ask the average car owner to describe for you what they imagine a typical car wash involves, they will likely mention the soapy solution that is applied to every area of their vehicle, high-powered water hoses that rinse off every bit of debris, and automated brushes and rollers that wipe theRead more

Across the globe, access to clean, safe drinking water is becoming more and more of an issue. With a likely increase of 20-30% in global water demand over the next thirty years, cities and countries need to turn to unconventional sources for their water. Reused water, or highly treated wastewater, has become one such optionRead more