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Episode 23 - Alternative Water Sources

3/10/2017

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​Episode Highlights:

  • [3:25] Brent mixes up the Birthday Game - How old is Papa Smurf? Play along:
    • Chuck Norris

    • George Allen - Virginia politician

    • Lester Holt

  • [8:58] Alternative Water Resources - This came up this week during John's meeting with a member of Congress.

  • [11:30] What are these sources - Include rainwater and graywater.
    • What makes it alternate? It is alternate to what is potable - so what you can drink.

    • Graywater - water that has already been used in your home or business but it is not black water. Typically water from tub or shower. Can also be clothes washer.

    • Blackwater - water  flushed in the toilet is black water. Any water with organics in it, is considered black. So dishwasher or toilet water. 

  • [15:15] Graywater is a very reliable source - since we are always using water, this is a reliable source. Some appliances even clean that water up to make it safer to use.

  • [15:43] What can alternative water sources be used for?
    • ​Rainwater: can become potable water supply if treated. Must be stored a certain way though.

    • Graywater: reliable source of water for irrigation. 

  • [20:55] Reclaimed water - water that has been used and then it has been treated to a certain standard by an entity. Can use it safely but still not drinkable.

    • Florida uses a lot of reclaimed water.

    • Opportunity for infrastructure investments.

    • San Francisco does a great job with recycled water.

  • [27:15] Defining alternative water sources - there is not a standardized definition, but here is Brent's:
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  • [28:10] Fun Fact - If rainwater hits the ground, it becomes stormwater. 

  • [31:38] EPA WaterSense - one of the best sources when working to define alternative water sources. Check out the WaterSense at Work document!
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    • We need to push the idea that plants don't need potable water. However, need to think about what kind of alternative water plants do need - some plants are more sensitive. 

  • [35:39] Brent's Tip of the Week - He shares a quote about being optimistic: “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” - Winston Churchill
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