Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is "green plumbing"?
Green plumbing is the practice of environmentally sustainable
water saving techniques that use less energy, less water,
and less chemicals to produce a healthier
environment and promote water
conservation.
Water conservation refers to reducing the use of
water.
The goals of water conservation efforts include:
- Sustainability - To ensure water availability for
future generations, the withdrawal of fresh water from an
ecosystem should not exceed its natural replacement
rate.
- Energy conservation - Water pumping, delivery, and
wastewater treatment facilities consume a huge amount
of energy.
- Habitat conservation - Minimizing human water use helps
to preserve fresh water habitats for local wildlife and
migrating waterfowl, as well as reducing the need to build
new dams and other water diversion infrastructure.
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