Population growth and unchallenged water use have brought us to the
brink of a worldwide water crisis. This fascinating book presents
scenarios for the broad trends that will have a significant impact
upon future water challenges. Examine what the next 100 years may
bring to water use, prices, and availability--and how individuals,
water utilities, industries, and countries can change the future of
water.Your time machine into the future The Future of Water: A
Startling Look Ahead is an intriguingly realistic look at-The
future of water use at homeGrass species that live on common
seawater, clothes washers that use a cup of water per load--or no
water at all, UV-light dishwashers, and toilets that flush with
reused bathwater...all these are closer than you think.-The future
of agricultural water useLearn the many innovative ways farmers are
growing more food with less water. In coming years, don't be
surprised if you see on packaging, "Irrigated with natural
rainfall, no fossil waters used." -The future of industrial water
useWe will see industry increasingly move to where water is
plentiful. Old industrial cities in the rainy northeast US that
have been shrinking and decaying for decades may experience
revitalization.-The future sources of waterReclamation and reuse of
wastewater and stormwater will be commonplace sources of water for
drinking, energy production, agriculture, and industry. Climate
changes and global warming will increase precipitation in some
locales and decrease it in others.-The future of water storage
America is tearing down many old dams, while China and Africa are
on dam-building binges. How will the US meet its water storage
needs with fewer dams? What do these new Chinese and African
dams-some the biggest ever built-mean for the future of water?-The
future of water utilitiesWatch for widespread consolidation of
small utilities for efficiency and cost-savings. Many water
utilities will follow Singapore's lead to become better at
educating the public of the true value of water.-The future of
water businessLearn about innovative solutions to the challenges of
water scarcity, storage, treatment, and distribution. -The future
role of waterRivers, lakes, and aquifers cross political borders,
creating conflicts. Learn about many innovative technologies and
creative solutions to water problems.""Steve Maxwell takes us
straight into the realities of the water crisis that is now
spreading through all parts of the country, and indeed the entire
world.""Bruce Babbitt, Former US Secretary of the Interior""An
excellent and somewhat startling book. Concise...with an amazing
amount of information.""Bernard P. Kryzs, President and Publisher,
Water Utility Infrastructure Management
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