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How Water Sources / Conservation could be different



foot-controlled sink

Sinks could be above toilets

Greywater recycling could be used

Microbial fungus on seeds could restore carbon in soil, promote plant growth, and grow with less water

Treated sewage could provide water

Hydroponic farming could provide income and nutrients for urban residents

Local, hydroponic greenhouses could provide fresh, pesticide-free, low water / energy produce

"Cooling houses" with seawater, solar energy, and cardboard could grow crops in the desert

Groundwater could be replenished

Showers could have microbubbles

Philanthropy could encourage policy options that are beneficial

Desalination could be used for water sources

National water pipelines / aqueducts could be built

California could have more water storage, water recycling, and enable aquifer recharging

Industrial effluent could be regulated for release / made into a profitable business to prevent pollution

California could regulate groundwater and create water markets

Almonds, beef, dairy, pistachios, and other water intensive agriculture could be produced in water rich areas

Water wars could be solved

Foreign companies / investors could not purchase U.S. land and water rights

Solar panels could be on water

Solar panels over canals could create renewable energy and save water

California's water laws could support small farmers during drought

Dams could harm river ecosystems and wildlife

Quinoa, millet, sorghum, fonio, barley, oat, sweet potato, other crops, etc. could better ease malnutrition, water availability, and hunger in developing countries

Fashion could be environmentally sustainable, fair trade, and long lasting

Water could be sourced from the atmosphere

Water could be recycled within homes, apartments, buildings, and factories

Hydropanels could collect drinking water from the air

Bottled water could be regulated in coming from spring fed or local groundwater sources

Pavement could be permeable

Insects could be used as animal and aquaculture feed

Algae could be made into shoes

Cover crops or conservation agriculture could be used for biodiversity, better soil, and water management

Smart faucets could conserve water

Agriculture could be grown in food computers

Grass lawns, golf courses, parks, playgrounds, and landscaping could be environmentally sustainable and pesticide-free

Parks could hold rainwater to prevent flooding

Showers could be mist

Milk could use less water to produce and be made from peas

A tree "teepee" could save water and fertilizer

Toilets could be dual-flush

Sinks could have foot pedals

Rainwater harvesting could have multiple benefits

Skyscraper or vertical farms could produce aeroponic and hydroponic crops