The Rainwater Observer

Video of Rainwater System Installation in Hawaii

A sustainable water system like this is the type of solution we need more of to alleviate the current and future water shortages all around the world.

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Texas officials: We’re running out of water

Texas' population of about 24.3 million is expected to hit about 45.5 million by 2060, and the water supply can't come close to keeping pace.

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North Texas Thirsty for Oklahoma Water

Communities in North Texas hope that a federal lawsuit and a slick promotional campaign will convince Oklahoma officials to agree to sell excess water in the southern parts of the state to meet the future needs of the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Bay Area California Residents to See Drastic Water Cuts

"Right now, we're looking at the water we're going to have to work with for the year, and it's all below normal," said Elissa Lynn, chief meteorologist with the state Department of Water Resources. "Conservation is going to be critical."

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Options for Future Water Supplies are Drying Up

Where will growing cities find new water sources? Based on recent court decisions, Dallas is running out of options as proposed reservoirs are being nixed and neighboring states are rejecting Dallas' plea for more water. It is time to consider more environmentally responsible programs such as rainwater harvesting, water conservation and water recycling.

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Watering Restrictions Take Effect in Dallas, Texas

As a water conservation method, landscape watering restrictions are becoming increasingly popular with cities. Fines for watering during restricted hours range between $250 and $2,000 per incident. In Dallas, Texas a surcharge is assessed for water usage over 15,000 gallons per month, which is common for residents who water 1/2 acre or more with traditional spray heads on a regular schedule.

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Water Prices Rising Worldwide

The price of water is increasing—sometimes dramatically—throughout the world. Over the past five years, municipal water rates have increased by an average of 27 percent in the United States, 32 percent in the United Kingdom, 45 percent in Australia, 50 percent in South Africa, and 58 percent in Canada.

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For the Future of Water Efficiency, Look to Australia

Here are some of the recommendations from the Australia delegation touring U.S. cities to share their experiences with water efficiency as a result of prolonged drought (from meeting 1/13/09).

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Solution to Water Scarcity- Raise the Price

As a means to temporarily keep the water shortage crisis that China faces at bay, the World Bank suggests raising the price of water and creating more water rights to reflect scarcity promote conservation.

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Making Rainwater Collection a Legal Right- Utah Joins the Movement

By Stephen Speckman | Dec. 21, 2008 Utah Sen. Scott Jenkins wants to make it legal for homeowners to collect and store rainwater without having to purchase a water right through the state. Jenkins, R-Plain City, told the State Water Development Commission in a meeting Tuesday that he intends to sponsor a bill in the [...]

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