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A short article about the water consumption of urinals and how it can be reduced.
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This guide published by the British Environmental Agency provides information for all aspects of greywater reuse at the household level. While some information is specific to the U.K., much of the guide can be useful in any location.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (2011): Greywater for Domestic Users: An Information Guide. Bristol, U.K.: Environment Agency URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]The 2018 edition of the World Water Development Report (WWDR 2018) seeks to inform policy and decision-makers, inside and outside the water community, about the potential of nature-based solutions (NBS) to address contemporary water management challenges across all sectors, and particularly regarding water for agriculture, sustainable cities, disaster risk reduction and improving water quality.
(2018): The United Nations World Water Development Report 2018. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019] PDF![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/ALKHATIB%20and%20EDGERLY%202006%20Water%20Conservation%20Techniques%20and%20Graywater%20Reuse.jpg)
This paper explains how to use greywater at household level in order to counteract the water scarcity.
ALKHATIB R. Y. EDGERLY J. (2006): Water Conservation Techniques and Graywater Reuse at the Single Household Level. Fort Collins: Colorado State University URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/WBDSC%202010%20Business%20water%20scenarios%20to2025.jpg)
The H2O scenarios offer three stories about the role of business in relation to the growing issue of water in the world. These stories do not try to cover everything but attempt to bring to life a limited number of alternative future environments that will challenge our economic viability, social legitimacy, and global fitness in the marketplace.
WBCSD (2009): Business in the world of water: WBCSD Water Scenarios to 2025. Geneva: WBCSD URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/DANIELSSON%20and%20LIPPINCOTT%202012%20How%20to%20build%20a%20tap%20up%20hand%20sink.jpg)
An illustrated guide to building a bucket hand sink requiring a drill and plastic fittings.
DANIELSSON, M. LIPPINCOTT, M. (2012): How to build a tap up hand sink. URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/SASI%20GROUP%202006%20Industrial%20Water%20Use.jpg)
This document illustrates the water use in industry around the world.
SASI GROUP (2006): Industrial Water Use. Sheffield: SASI Group URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/CURTIS%20et%20al%202009%20Planned%2C%20motivated%2C%20habitual%20hygiene.jpg)
A review of strategies for encouraging hand washing with soap in developing countries.
CURTIS, V. ; DANQUAH, L. ; AUNGER, R. (2009): Planned, motivated and habitual hygiene behavior: an eleven country review. In: Health Education Research, March 13: URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/VAN%20BEERS%20et%20al%202007%20Industrial%20Symbiosis%20in%20the%20Australian%20Mineral%20Industry.jpg)
An academic review of industrial water reuse between mining industries in Australia. Barriers and triggers to cooperation are discussed.
BEERS, D. van ; CORDER, G. ; BOSSILKOV, A. ; BERKEL, R. van (2007): Industrial Symbiosis in the Australian Minerals Industry. In: Journal of Industrial Ecology : Volume 11 , 55-72. URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/UNEP%20and%20TU%20DELFT%202008%20Every%20Drop%20Counts%20Presentation.jpg)
Presentation with 60 slides on key issues in water saving at household level, containing backgrounds of decision making (policies and criteria) and a number of environmentally sound technologies storage, supply, use, reuse & recycling.
UNEP ; TU DELFT (2008): Every Drop Counts. PowerPoint Presentation. Osaka & Delft: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and TU DELFT URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]This webpage describes several quick and easy hints that can help you save water in your kitchen, laundry, bathroom, and garden.
SA WATER (2009): Save water inside your home. Adelaide: SA Water URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/GROBICKI%20ny%20The%20Future%20of%20Water%20Use%20in%20Industry.jpg)
This paper gives an overview about the water use in Industry of the past years and makes a projection of future uses. Furthermore, the paper gives advices how to save water in the future.
GROBICKI, A. (n.y): The Future of Water Use in Industry. Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health. Geneva: World Health Organization URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]This website from the Australian government provides information regarding greywater reuse systems, reuse possibilities, and treatment systems at the household level.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (2005): Wastewater Re-Use. Canberra Act: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]Example - This site by the city of Longmont describes prohibitions for storm drain discharges directly to the river without treatment.
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This paper gives an overview of the water use on household level in Colorado. Furthermore, the document contains some water saving advices.
WASKOM, R. NEIBAUER, M. (2014): Water Conservation In and Around the Home. Colorado: Colorado State University. Fact Sheet No. 9.952. Consumer Series/Housing URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]The information in this simple booklet has been accumulated over many years by the writer The school is perhaps the very best place with a special focus on promoting the importance of hand washing and teaching the simplest methods of making hand washers at schools.
MORGAN, P. (2011): Hand Washing Devices. How to Make and Use. Zimbabwe: Aquamor Pvt Ltd. URL [Accessed: 06.05.2019]