Austin, Chris . “STATE WATER BOARD: CALIFORNIA MAKING STEADY PROGRESS ON RECYCLED WATER USE.” Mavensnotebook, 17 Aug. 2022, mavensnotebook.com/2022/08/17/state-water-board-california-making-steady-progress on-recycled-water-use/. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.
In California there is a focus on increasing reuse of wastewater discharged into the ocean as well as reducing the amount of water used. According to the article “indoor residential water use has decreased over the past three years”, showing that although minimal, some progress has been made. Systems that are in place to recycle water will need funding in order to expand in order to meet the increasing demand. With groundwater supply being threatened it is more important than ever to consider different ways that we could increase the amount of recycled.
I believe that California’s needs to continue pushing toward recycling more water. I feel strongly that without laws and government funding there will never be a change because we will either not have the funds to continue recycling water or will lack the motivation to. Unlike the last article there was no algal bloom or other effects causing immediate negative consequences which is why I would be surprised to see any meaningful change. Although progress is being made it is too little too late if we truly want to avoid continual droughts.
Interesting post! Recycling water is so important especially in a place like California which is known to have massive droughts. Is there anything more to be done that will make a more significant change? And is there a way that they plan to get funding?
I think raising awareness is the biggest solution . I believe raising awareness will help gain support for funding.
Very interesting. Recycling water is going to be very important for the future of California because we are always in a drought. This is a step in the right direction! How safe is the recycled water going to be?
It will pretty safe ian! The water might look weird but it should be usable.