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Turkey has been a water-stressed nation for at least the last four decades. It produces on average 1,346 cubic meters of water per capita per year. In Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city, certain media sources report that the city could run out of water in as few as 45 days. This water shortage is dueRead more

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

The demand for clean water, especially in urban areas, is growing. Along with this demand comes a need for cities to evaluate water use to ensure that residents have access to clean, safe water. Cities around the world have undertaken strategies to help address this issue by looking at alternative water sourcing, management, and conservationRead more

With the decrease in the availability of clean, safe water, consumers must take it upon themselves to reduce their own water use. Not only is this beneficial for the environment, it also leads to a reduction in water and sewage costs, which can be astronomical in areas that have very limited water supplies. According toRead more

Big changes are happening in the banana farming industry. As the availability of fresh water continues to decrease, there is a need to think more conservatively about water use. This has lead some in the banana farming industry, including Chiquita and Fyffes, to seek alternatives to traditional water use. Chiquita Brands International, based in FortRead more

Recent research suggests that the amount of usable groundwater in some areas of the United States is much less than what was previously thought. This usable groundwater is found at certain depths of aquifers throughout the country, below which water is too brackish, or salty, for consumption. Researchers at the University of Arizona looked atRead more