#water-conservation

#water-conservation

The proposed 'progressive' water tariffs in the UK aim to charge households higher rates based on water consumption to promote conservation amidst rising water bills.

This "sustainable and simple yet powerful practice not only conserves water and reduces one's footprint, but also helps protect nature and secure the future," says Chandrima Debi.

Conservation and horticulture groups say year-round low-mowing while selectively leaving native plants to grow can save huge amounts of drinking water and lead to lasting and impactful ecological changes.

"Overall, we are not doing nearly enough to develop wastewater recycling in the seven states that are part of the Colorado River Basin," said Noah Garrison.

"The city of Austin has been doing a fantastic job with water conservation, and we are using less water per person than we were 20 years ago ... but the concentration of the wastewater has really increased. Low-flow toilets and washing machines are all great, but that's more waste and dirt and less water that comes to our facility."

Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the need for caution despite lifting the ban on fireworks, stating, "While we've received enough rain in the five boroughs to lift our fireworks and open flame ban, but I want to be clear, we're nowhere near out of the woods yet." His statement calls for continued water conservation and caution in light of the recent drought conditions.