On 28 Feb, 2019, a mooring snapped for America’s vessel. A report released by the government details the dire water situation facing the country. Now the problem is more official, but how much closer is it to being solved? Water shortages all across the United States will only become worse, which in turn makes it harder to import water from wet regions to dry ones such as California. More specifically, the report outlines how water scarcity developed over the years due to several challenges. These challenges mainly include climate change, out-dated infrastructure, growing populations and growing population density. Not to mention sustained drought over most of the last 20 years and of course significant groundwater depletion.
At this moment, Los Angeles, the State of California, and the rest of the country is being swept into an ocean of drought. And with predictions the way they are, it begs the question of whether America can survive a major lack of clean water sources.
For some time, Los Angeles handled the demand for water quite well by using smart water pricing strategies and meters. But these strategies haven’t been enough considering the controversy that surrounds the California water distribution policies in general. For example, strategic pricing does not resolve the very hot issue of who should be prioritized when it comes to sharing the water. In one corner, farmers are asking for a higher water supply to maintain production. In the other corner, urban residents and companies want clean water running through their taps. And what about environmentalists that insist more water should be returned to rivers? Notwithstanding the concern that California shares the water from the Colorado river with 7 other states and Mexico, which supplies water to 40 million people.
Everybody needs and wants water, and all parties have credible points for their demands, but statistics show California’s surface and sub surface reserves are being significantly depleted. So, instead of focusing on solutions for importing and exporting water, the more effective answer seems to be in curbing demand. Point of use solutions are the cheapest and most effective in the effort to defer this pending water crisis.
Getting the most out of the little that is available has led to innovative leaders like Dynamic Water Technology. By working closely with established/reputable companies and government, these specialists have proven that survival is possible without increasing demand. In fact, the solutions they offer will speak to a variety of challenges in every sector.
One of the most prominent benefits to come from the specific way water is balanced and treated with Dynamic Water Technology is the reduction in demand. When people need less water, it takes pressure off natural resources. This is possible because the science behind the balancing promotes increased removal of hardness in water providing significant water and sewer savings.
Thanks to the use of electrolysis for removing hard minerals from the water, no chemicals have to be added. At the same time, the water can be balanced more efficiently, making the reduction in demand possible. Not only does DWT treatment methods add to the goal of sustaining water, but it reduces common problems such as corrosion (which is prominent with water that is treated with chemicals), reduced energy usage, and consistent halogenation which translates into superior biocide treatment.
Just recently, the City of Los Angeles was awarded Innovation of the Year because of its contribution to saving water and energy. Upon receiving this award, Dynamic Water Technology was mentioned for spearheading a new way to preserve a very precious resource. For instance, one of their major projects involved the installation of an electrochemical treatment system for cooling towers at City Hall East in 2018. Since the installation, City Hall East saves 20% more water annually, which comes to about 2.45 million gallons. This has led to other contracts with the city itself, as well as private corporations.
More about how DWT is revolutionizing the way water is being treated and preserved can be seen in this video
Alternatively, more information about their previous, current, and future projects can be found on their website www.dynamicwater.com.
As the mega-drought grips California and eats away at the hope of getting past the worst, innovative thinking can turn the tide. Aldi proved it on his fishing hut, and DWT has proven it in an ever-growing city where every drop of water is precious.
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2018EF001091