Comments on: Experts Name the Top 19 Solutions to the Global Freshwater Crisis http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/ Reporting the Global Water Crisis Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:22:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Francesco Dorigo http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-17458 Francesco Dorigo Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-17458 With all of the talk on Sustainable Water Use I designed and built a Smart Greywater System, yet everywhere I go I am told Interested and find it has been nothing but talk on the other end. So here is what I have to offer. At this time I would like to introduce myself. My name is Francesco Dorigo and I have a Smart Greywater Recycling System I have invented and would like the opportunity to set up a meeting with you to discuss implementing its installation and use in San Diego County. I am also a Property Owner. (Personal and rentals) With the rising cost of water I took a Good Hard Look for alternative approaches, in order to contain costs and keep my properties lush and green. I have done extensive research for water-recycling products and found them not only unreliable, but most definitely not cost effective. With this being said, I have embarked on a grey-water recycling enterprise. As a consciences Businessman, I have researched and developed a full scale Business Plan. Much to my surprise, I found the need of water to be of vital importance for our area. Water is a precious commodity, and all of our neighbors (Northern California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and our own Agriculture) do not want to part with any more from their present quotas. The conclusion to this scenario is: We cannot make more water, but we can Re-Use It! I have engineered and patented an Appliance that recycles grey-water for the home use. A prototype is in place and performing beautifully. This Appliance filters and sanitizes water from: tubs, showers and washing machines and feeds the toilets and the remainder irrigates the lawns (subsurface). This will reduce water usage in a home by 30% to 60%, depending on factors such as: number of people, yard size, and geographical area and of course resident’s habits. This new Enterprise is a job creator. Plans are conservatively predicting over 1,000 new jobs for the area in the next three years, and over 10,000 new jobs nationwide in the next five years. (Manufacturing, plumbing, landscaping, Sales & Marketing) The Success of my Enterprise will help meet and probably exceed the water restriction (cutbacks) mandated by the State. In view of this effort on my part, I am asking your cooperation to allow grey-water re-use in your City, facilitate permits and minimize fees for installations. This is a unique opportunity that will bring benefits to all parties committed to the cause. . We will save water . Financial Savings to Homeowners . Less Taxing to the Environment . Less burden on infrastructures (water delivery, sewers, black-water processing). . City water allotments will be better able to serve Residents and in the near future Schools . Minimize pollution, soap/detergent bio-degrade into fertilizer (nitrates, phosphates). . Bring much needed new job opportunities to the area, NB: not in Chin I would be delighted to meet/speak with you and further reveal my plan. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Your support is needed in order for the opportunity to help make this happen in YOUR Community! Respectfully, Francesco Dorigo President/Founder BS in Physics and Electronic Engineering at CSUN Advanced Grey-Water Recycling Systems 1205 Activity Dr. Vista, CA 92081 760-842-7042 www.agwrs.com dfrancesco@agwrs.com With all of the talk on Sustainable Water Use I designed and built a Smart Greywater System, yet everywhere I go I am told Interested and find it has been nothing but talk on the other end. So here is what I have to offer.
At this time I would like to introduce myself. My name is Francesco Dorigo and I have a Smart Greywater Recycling System I have invented and would like the opportunity to set up a meeting with you to discuss implementing its installation and use in San Diego County. I am also a Property Owner. (Personal and rentals)
With the rising cost of water I took a Good Hard Look for alternative approaches, in order to contain costs and keep my properties lush and green.
I have done extensive research for water-recycling products and found them not only unreliable, but most definitely not cost effective.
With this being said, I have embarked on a grey-water recycling enterprise. As a consciences Businessman, I have researched and developed a full scale Business Plan. Much to my surprise, I found the need of water to be of vital importance for our area. Water is a precious commodity, and all of our neighbors (Northern California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and our own Agriculture) do not want to part with any more from their present quotas. The conclusion to this scenario is: We cannot make more water, but we can Re-Use It!
I have engineered and patented an Appliance that recycles grey-water for the home use. A prototype is in place and performing beautifully. This Appliance filters and sanitizes water from: tubs, showers and washing machines and feeds the toilets and the remainder irrigates the lawns (subsurface). This will reduce water usage in a home by 30% to 60%, depending on factors such as: number of people, yard size, and geographical area and of course resident’s habits.
This new Enterprise is a job creator. Plans are conservatively predicting over 1,000 new jobs for the area in the next three years, and over 10,000 new jobs nationwide in the next five years. (Manufacturing, plumbing, landscaping, Sales & Marketing)
The Success of my Enterprise will help meet and probably exceed the water restriction (cutbacks) mandated by the State. In view of this effort on my part, I am asking your cooperation to allow grey-water re-use in your City, facilitate permits and minimize fees for installations.
This is a unique opportunity that will bring benefits to all parties committed to the cause.
. We will save water
. Financial Savings to Homeowners
. Less Taxing to the Environment
. Less burden on infrastructures (water delivery, sewers, black-water processing).
. City water allotments will be better able to serve Residents and in the near future Schools
. Minimize pollution, soap/detergent bio-degrade into fertilizer (nitrates, phosphates).
. Bring much needed new job opportunities to the area, NB: not in Chin
I would be delighted to meet/speak with you and further reveal my plan. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Your support is needed in order for the opportunity to help make this happen in YOUR Community!

Respectfully,
Francesco Dorigo
President/Founder
BS in Physics and Electronic Engineering at CSUN
Advanced Grey-Water Recycling Systems
1205 Activity Dr.
Vista, CA 92081
760-842-7042
http://www.agwrs.com
dfrancesco@agwrs.com

]]> By: Water Desalination http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-16500 Water Desalination Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:33:04 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-16500 It was just nice information sharing and its helpful for everyone. It was just nice information sharing and its helpful for everyone.

]]> By: 19 Solutions to the World Water Crisis | Project Based Learning @ Suffield Academy http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-15966 19 Solutions to the World Water Crisis | Project Based Learning @ Suffield Academy Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:34:25 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-15966 [...] 19 Solutions… [...] [...] 19 Solutions… [...]

]]> By: Joe Gallagher http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-15307 Joe Gallagher Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:54:31 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-15307 Overpopulation is the root of most of the world's problems now - and all of the world's problems in the future. How can we stop it? Any ideas out there? Overpopulation is the root of most of the world’s problems now – and all of the world’s problems in the future. How can we stop it? Any ideas out there?

]]> By: Solutions to the Global water Crisis | Capewatersolutions http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-13813 Solutions to the Global water Crisis | Capewatersolutions Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:24:02 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-13813 [...] 9. Develop and enact better policies and regulations As water scarcity complicates food security and pollution, governments need to redefine their role. The U.S. government is considering expanding the Clean Water Act to ensure more protections. In Russia, meanwhile, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has approved waste discharges in Lake Baikal, one of the world’s largest bodies of freshwater. Regardless of what path elected leaders take–the Circle of Blue/GlobeScan WaterViews survey indicates they are considering multiple approaches–the survey also found that most people say it is up to the government to ensure communities have access to clean water. 10. Holistically manage ecosystems Simply put, holistic management applies to a practical, common-sense approach to overseeing natural resources that takes into account economic, cultural, and ecological goals. In essence, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and each facet is related to and influences the others. Good examples of holistic management are communities that operate sewage treatment plants while pursuing partnerships with clean energy producers to use wastewater to fertilize algae and other biofuel crops. The crops, in turn, soak up nutrients and purify wastewater, significantly reducing pumping and treatment costs. 11. Improve distribution infrastructure Poor infrastructure is devastating to health and the economy. It wastes resources, adds costs, diminishes the quality of life, and allows preventable water-borne diseases to spread among vulnerable populations, especially children. The problem is not confined to the developing world. Pipes burst on a regular basis in the U.S., prompting boil alerts. Sewage treatment systems regularly overflow and malfunction, causing beach closures. 12. Shrink corporate water footprints Industrial water use accounts for approximately 22 percent of global consumption. The corporate footprint includes water that is directly and indirectly consumed when goods are produced. ?As sustainable manufacturing becomes more important, given the increasing severity of water scarcity, Peter Gleick and other experts question the costs of one industry sector in particular: bottled water. 13. Build international frameworks and institutional cooperation Binding international accords for natural resource issues are hard to achieve. The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is evidence of that point. And that’s not just because the freshwater crisis, arguably the most visible and dire of the climate change risks, was ignored. Regional agreements regarding transboundary or shared water bodies such as the Great Lakes Compact in the U.S., and Nile River basin agreement in Africa are just as difficult to ratify. But policymakers and advocates need to keep trying. Humanitarian-oriented treaties, such as the U.N.’s drinking water Millennium Development Goals, indicate that comprehensive global strategies are possible. 14. Address pollution Measuring and monitoring water quality is essential to human health and biodiversity. This monumental issue rears its head in many forms and can be addressed in just as many ways, whether it’s David de Rothschild’s eco-adventure in a plastic ship or Joe Berlinger’s documentary on oil contaminating the Ecuadorian Amazon. While securing the quality of drinking water and at the local level, it’s essential to build international bridges to solutions. 15. Public common resources / equitable access One of the key United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is ensuring access to drinking water. While the steps to achieve this goal are debated, the thesis that water is a basic right comes into play. As countries such as Chile attempt to reform water rights, U.S. politicians are considering how access rights translate into federal protection of Lake Michigan, one of the world’s largest reserves of freshwater. 16. R&D / Innovation Access to water in a water-scarce world will become a much higher priority in business decisions. Communities are likely to pursue public-private partnerships that draw on the innovative capacities of companies. One example— cities that operate sewage treatment plants are likely to pursue partnerships with clean energy producers to fertilize algae and other biofuel crops with wastewater. 17. Water projects in developing countries / transfer of technology Climate change and water scarcity are producing the most dramatic consequences in developing regions, such as northwest India and Sub-Saharan Africa. One proposed solution is to transfer water conservation technologies to these dry areas. Doing so is tricky because economies are weak and there are gaps in skills that often compel government and business authorities to impose these changes on local citizens. 18. Climate change mitigation Climate change and water scarcity go hand-in-hand to cause some of the biggest contemporary challenges to the human race. These issues have a reciprocal relationship, identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in which, “water management policies and measures can have an influence on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.” As renewable energy options are pursued, the water consumption of these mitigation tactics must be considered in producing alternatives ranging from bio-energy crops to hydropower and solar power plants. 19. Population growth control Because of the accelerating growth in global population, parts of the world could see a supply-demand gap of up to 65 percent in water resources by 2030. Currently, more than one billion people don’t have access to clean water. And with 70 percent of the world’s freshwater used for agriculture, water’s critical role in food production must be considered as climate and resource conditions change. Source: Circle of blue [...] [...] 9. Develop and enact better policies and regulations As water scarcity complicates food security and pollution, governments need to redefine their role. The U.S. government is considering expanding the Clean Water Act to ensure more protections. In Russia, meanwhile, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has approved waste discharges in Lake Baikal, one of the world’s largest bodies of freshwater. Regardless of what path elected leaders take–the Circle of Blue/GlobeScan WaterViews survey indicates they are considering multiple approaches–the survey also found that most people say it is up to the government to ensure communities have access to clean water. 10. Holistically manage ecosystems Simply put, holistic management applies to a practical, common-sense approach to overseeing natural resources that takes into account economic, cultural, and ecological goals. In essence, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and each facet is related to and influences the others. Good examples of holistic management are communities that operate sewage treatment plants while pursuing partnerships with clean energy producers to use wastewater to fertilize algae and other biofuel crops. The crops, in turn, soak up nutrients and purify wastewater, significantly reducing pumping and treatment costs. 11. Improve distribution infrastructure Poor infrastructure is devastating to health and the economy. It wastes resources, adds costs, diminishes the quality of life, and allows preventable water-borne diseases to spread among vulnerable populations, especially children. The problem is not confined to the developing world. Pipes burst on a regular basis in the U.S., prompting boil alerts. Sewage treatment systems regularly overflow and malfunction, causing beach closures. 12. Shrink corporate water footprints Industrial water use accounts for approximately 22 percent of global consumption. The corporate footprint includes water that is directly and indirectly consumed when goods are produced. ?As sustainable manufacturing becomes more important, given the increasing severity of water scarcity, Peter Gleick and other experts question the costs of one industry sector in particular: bottled water. 13. Build international frameworks and institutional cooperation Binding international accords for natural resource issues are hard to achieve. The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is evidence of that point. And that’s not just because the freshwater crisis, arguably the most visible and dire of the climate change risks, was ignored. Regional agreements regarding transboundary or shared water bodies such as the Great Lakes Compact in the U.S., and Nile River basin agreement in Africa are just as difficult to ratify. But policymakers and advocates need to keep trying. Humanitarian-oriented treaties, such as the U.N.’s drinking water Millennium Development Goals, indicate that comprehensive global strategies are possible. 14. Address pollution Measuring and monitoring water quality is essential to human health and biodiversity. This monumental issue rears its head in many forms and can be addressed in just as many ways, whether it’s David de Rothschild’s eco-adventure in a plastic ship or Joe Berlinger’s documentary on oil contaminating the Ecuadorian Amazon. While securing the quality of drinking water and at the local level, it’s essential to build international bridges to solutions. 15. Public common resources / equitable access One of the key United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is ensuring access to drinking water. While the steps to achieve this goal are debated, the thesis that water is a basic right comes into play. As countries such as Chile attempt to reform water rights, U.S. politicians are considering how access rights translate into federal protection of Lake Michigan, one of the world’s largest reserves of freshwater. 16. R&D / Innovation Access to water in a water-scarce world will become a much higher priority in business decisions. Communities are likely to pursue public-private partnerships that draw on the innovative capacities of companies. One example— cities that operate sewage treatment plants are likely to pursue partnerships with clean energy producers to fertilize algae and other biofuel crops with wastewater. 17. Water projects in developing countries / transfer of technology Climate change and water scarcity are producing the most dramatic consequences in developing regions, such as northwest India and Sub-Saharan Africa. One proposed solution is to transfer water conservation technologies to these dry areas. Doing so is tricky because economies are weak and there are gaps in skills that often compel government and business authorities to impose these changes on local citizens. 18. Climate change mitigation Climate change and water scarcity go hand-in-hand to cause some of the biggest contemporary challenges to the human race. These issues have a reciprocal relationship, identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in which, “water management policies and measures can have an influence on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.” As renewable energy options are pursued, the water consumption of these mitigation tactics must be considered in producing alternatives ranging from bio-energy crops to hydropower and solar power plants. 19. Population growth control Because of the accelerating growth in global population, parts of the world could see a supply-demand gap of up to 65 percent in water resources by 2030. Currently, more than one billion people don’t have access to clean water. And with 70 percent of the world’s freshwater used for agriculture, water’s critical role in food production must be considered as climate and resource conditions change. Source: Circle of blue [...]

]]> By: Experts Name the Top 19 Solutions to the Global Freshwater Crisis | Waterresq.co.za http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-13627 Experts Name the Top 19 Solutions to the Global Freshwater Crisis | Waterresq.co.za Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:46:31 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-13627 [...] Circle of Blue August 31st, 2010 | Tags: agricultural practices, Agriculture, American Southwest, aquifers, Aral [...] [...] Circle of Blue August 31st, 2010 | Tags: agricultural practices, Agriculture, American Southwest, aquifers, Aral [...]

]]> By: 19 ways to solve the freshwater crisis – Water Matters - State of the Planet http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-12854 19 ways to solve the freshwater crisis – Water Matters - State of the Planet Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:25:46 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-12854 [...] the full article here. var addthis_pub="eiwebteam"; Leave a comment Follow us on Facebook or [...] [...] the full article here. var addthis_pub="eiwebteam"; Leave a comment Follow us on Facebook or [...]

]]> By: Experts Name the Top 19 Solutions to the Global Freshwater Crisis | Rainharvest.co.za http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-12221 Experts Name the Top 19 Solutions to the Global Freshwater Crisis | Rainharvest.co.za Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:21:07 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-12221 [...] role in food production must be considered as climate and resource conditions change. Source: Circle of Blue The above solutions are all logical; even though some of the individual solutions are nothing new, [...] [...] role in food production must be considered as climate and resource conditions change. Source: Circle of Blue The above solutions are all logical; even though some of the individual solutions are nothing new, [...]

]]> By: John http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-12218 John Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:50:32 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-12218 Please visit this website www.drinkable-air.com for the real worldwide solution to our water bankruptcy. No one should have to go without 99.99% pure drinking water.The solution is simple and has been in front of our eyes for over 50 years, but water wasn't seen as a problem until the 21st century. It's not a magical, mystical solution and doesn't involve us paying more for it or rationing it, it's all around us. Please visit this website http://www.drinkable-air.com for the real worldwide solution to our water bankruptcy. No one should have to go without 99.99% pure drinking water.The solution is simple and has been in front of our eyes for over 50 years, but water wasn’t seen as a problem until the 21st century. It’s not a magical, mystical solution and doesn’t involve us paying more for it or rationing it, it’s all around us.

]]> By: The GREEN Blog » Blog Archive » Water matters http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/experts-name-the-top-19-solutions-to-the-global-freshwater-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-12164 The GREEN Blog » Blog Archive » Water matters Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:52:05 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=15109#comment-12164 [...] most promise for addressing water shortages over the next 10 years?”. The result is a list of 18 “best solutions to the global freshwater crisis”. Education is ranked as the first solution to this global [...] [...] most promise for addressing water shortages over the next 10 years?”. The result is a list of 18 “best solutions to the global freshwater crisis”. Education is ranked as the first solution to this global [...]

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