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Welcome to the Daily Stream

There is more and more happening every day in the world of water efficiency, capture and reuse. Here our director, Elizabeth Dougherty, will be posting some of watery wonders that cross her path. Check in frequently for news, jobs, statistics, awards, innovations and art – all things water - that are happening right now.

Time to Use Less Water: Water-efficient landscape ordinance vs. your garden

We are swinging into the hottest part of the year in California (I hope!) and I'd like to remind you to abide by California's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.  Here's a review of the ordinance and some good tips from a Northern California landscaper.   Thanks to catherine Elvert of the City of Palo Alto for sending this along.

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New Irvington Tunnel One of Many Water System Improvements

Many water delivery systems in California are aged and falling further and further into dismal condition.  This can lead to wasted water and underground sewage leakages.  Here's a northern California system that draws on Hetch Hetchy supplies that is undergoing repairs.

New Irvington Tunnel One of Many Water System Improvements

Written by Gail Schickele

The Ne...

Watershed Maps

I'm always harping on people to know where their water comes from. Just as important, since most of us don't actually use local water supplies, is to know what watershed you live in and how that watershed is being managed.  Get local wioth your understanding of water by checking out your local water shed maps. Here are a few map Sources.

Job Posting: Senior Litigation Attorney, SF, CA

Wonders of Our Water Works Plant Tours

OK, I know everyone isn't go to jump out of their seats when thy see this opportunity, but I sure just did!  Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn about the inner workings of what hapens to your water when it goes down the drain. It will help you remember to conserve water before it you ever use it!

2010 Wonders of Our Water Works Plant Tours

DIY: Replacing the Water Grid With Rainwater

It's time to start getting your rainwater catchment system into place before the California rains begin in the Fall. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is a great way to go local with water use.  In addition to using the 100 mile rule for buying produce, why not do the same with water?  What if you only used locally available water?  Thanks to Keith Jackson of ...

San Jose/Santa Clara Wastewater Treatment Plant Tours

WOW! I just came back from touring the San Jose/Santa Clara
Wastewater treatment plant. Fascinating. If you get a chance, go down and take the free
tour. Very comprehensive info on how our waste is treated, energy and
water issues, water contaminants that don't get cleaned out, etc. And
see some very cool WWII machinery and generators still at work. Great
huge metal cam sh...