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host posted on April 02, 2009 17:45  The ancient practice of rainwater harvest is uncommon in urban areas that have municipal water services. Traditional infrastructure treats rainwater as a nuisance that must be disposed of as quickly as possible. However, San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission has set the stage for rain to become an important resource rather than a waste.
Confronted with chronic stormwater problem and a state-wide drought, San Francisco has launched a unique rainwater harvesting Picture Courtesy of SPUC Stormwater Management Program program. The city-wide initiative has all the expected features - discounted rain barrels, how-to guides, and workshops – but that’s just the beginning. Public officials have also laid the foundation for rainwater catchment to play a much bigger role in the city. [Read More...]
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