Here in Australia they take water sources very seriously. Most houses in the eastern and southern states--Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australis (those that I have visited) are equipped with rain catchment systems. Water runoff from the roof is collected in huge tanks in the back yards. This water can be used for lawns and pools, and will filtering treatment systems, for drinking. If America needs technology and know-how to manage water at the local level, Australia is a good place to look.
David, you are doing us all a great service by highlighting the ugliness that lies ahead regardless of whether we can unite around this common cause
Here in Australia they take water sources very seriously. Most houses in the eastern and southern states--Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australis (those that I have visited) are equipped with rain catchment systems. Water runoff from the roof is collected in huge tanks in the back yards. This water can be used for lawns and pools, and will filtering treatment systems, for drinking. If America needs technology and know-how to manage water at the local level, Australia is a good place to look.