Rapid urbanization and population growth have put stress on many centralized water systems. In a recent report, UM researchers identify how residents of single-family homes in specific water-stressed communities can contribute to solutions from the user side.
“Across Phoenix and Las Vegas, … arid climates with limited rainfall, water-saving fixture installation and grey water harvesting systems are pivotal,” they write. “In Des Moines and Houston, where rainfall is more abundant but still subject to seasonal variability, optimizing water usage through efficient fixture installation and grey water recycling becomes paramount.” The team will next research water-saving measures for larger residential buildings and commercial structures, says lead author Esber Andiroglu.
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