Reducing water use makes economic and environmental sense. Water recycling is an option worth researching. Check out these sites to understand what’s required and how to get started.
* www.soilandplantlaboratory.com/pdf/articles/NurseryWaterNutrient.pdf
This paper outlines management strategies for dealing with salinity and nutrients in several types of reduced runoff and closed production systems.
* www.watereuse.org
The WateReuse Association is a non-profit organization interested in advancing the beneficial and efficient use of water resources. It sponsors research, provides an information portal and encourages federal and state support for water reuse.
* http://cfpub.epa.gov/fedfund
The EPA’s Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection is a searchable database of financial assistance sources. Criteria searches include the type of organization, type of assistance sought and keywords.
* http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubs/PDF/B1274.pdf
The Greenhouse*A*Syst series of publications is a confidential self-assessment program to evaluate water management issues. By following the guidelines, users can establish a formal water conservation plan. Recycled water is one of many topics throughout the publications.
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