Onsite Water Reuse Systems In San Francisco, United States
Onsite Water Reuse Systems In San Francisco, United States
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Author: Nof Afghani, Vasco Schelbert, Christoph Lüthi, Christian Binz
San Francisco (SF) is a densely populated major economic hub in Northern California with high economic dynamism and fast population growth. SF used to have a non-diversified water supply system, which heavily relied on the longdistance transfer of surface freshwater. Since the end of the 20th century, increasing water consumption and repeated droughts have resulted in water stress, forcing local authorities to explore alternative water sources.
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A Water Reuse Policy Perspective
To advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced, sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership.
A Water Reuse Policy Perspective
To advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced, sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership.
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