The “new normal” of water management across the United States suggests we need to consider the regions we live in are either heading into a drought or coming out of a drought.
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CategoriesWhat No One Tells You About Softened Water
Rainwater is soft water and the preferred type of water for your plants, however; do not confuse softened water with rainwater. Softened water is often hazardous to your plants. Rainwater is free of the salts, minerals, and chemicals that are found in municipal treated water, groundwater, and surface water. Rainwater is also higher in nitrogen. Plants typically absorb most of their nitrates from the soil, and those nitrates come from rain.
What is hard water?
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4 Types Of Water
Types of water, living in the United States we expect access to clean drinking water each time we turn on the faucet. For most of our lives, it has always been this way and we expect this in the future too. We feel secure about our water and our water future. While feeling secure about our water future most of us have no idea where the water comes from or where it goes.
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Why Don’t We Just Make Water
“All the water that will ever be is, right now.” National Geographic, October 1993″
We go through life trusting technology will solve all our problems. Most of you are familiar with the quote above describing water as a limited resource. Recently, during some presentations I was making, I learned a large part of the population thinks the solution to water scarcity is to make more water. This really got me thinking will technology solve… Read more »
What No One Tells You About Artificial Turf
Lawn Gone
Is artificial turf a good replacement for your existing lawn? Especially in Southern California where lawns are being ripped out at a historic pace, homeowners are looking for ways to improve the aesthetic of their homes while reducing water use. Fake grass or frass has been the replacement of choice for some homeowners. Talking with dealers they all express sales are up significantly over last year. Before installing artificial turf it is… Read more »
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American Water Works - AWK
Aqua America - WTR
California Water Service Group - CWT
American States Water Company - AWR
