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Showing 1 to 20 of 161 for “"water conservation"”.
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Residential water conservation computer program
Call number: LD2668 .T4 1986 H64
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Residential water conservation computer program
Call number: LD2668 .T4 1986 H64
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Residential Water Conservation: A Cross Comparative Analysis
<p>This thesis will explore different water conservation strategies and systems in the residential home, using the city of Irvine as a basis. The thesis will compare the financial implications between the different systems and as a return on investment. The analysis will also account for ecological …
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Water Conservation Practices for Irrigation of Turfgrass Lawns
… to manage irrigation in order to maximize water conservation without significantly reducing lawn quality. A series of field and greenhouse studies were conducted to investigate how water usage might be reduced in irrigation practices with the following proposed objectives: 1) evaluate the …
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Water Conservation for the County of San Luis Obispo
… the County of San Luis Obispo to assist in its water conservation efforts and to help achieve a 20 percent per capita reduction of water use by the year 2020. The project consists of two documents: A Handbook of Water Conservation Technologies and Practices (Handbook) and the Background Report …
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Relationship Between University Student Characteristics and Water Conservation Behaviors
<p>Water over-consumption is a critical issue due to it being a mismanaged, and virtually finite, natural resource. In order to convey this information to the public and promote change, it is important to understand the public’s current attitude towards the topic in order to develop more targeted …
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Hydrodynamic characterisation of soil subsurface flows for water conservation purposes.
… uses more than one-third of the clean water available, is the subject of the study. The Nigerian agriculture industry needs more effective water management as, when it comes to irrigation, flood irrigation being the most widely used technique, farmers primarily rely on experience rather …
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Greywater as a Method of Water Conservation in Arroyo Grande
… the practical implications of decentralized greywater usage in the City of Arroyo Grande. This professional project consists of two products: a brief greywater guide for the City and a background report. The greywater guide is intended for city planners to use for general information about …
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Water Conservation in Central Texas: Sustainable Water Savings and Future Applications
… 2010 and 2060 significantly increasing municipal water demands, which may be further complicated by climate change and drought (Texas Water Development Board 2007). In order to address potential shortages, municipal water conservation is expected to contribute 145,277 acre-feet of water supplies …
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An Exploratory Analysis of Three Water Conservation Alternatives for San Marcos, TX
The purpose of this study is to analyze three water conservation methods for San Marcos, TX. After reviewing the relevant literature, three popular water conservation alternatives were chosen, case studies from historic conservation initiatives from the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), rainwater …
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Understanding consumers' ornamental plant preferences for disease-free and water conservation labels
… two key issues; plant disease and irrigation water use. A choice modeling survey was utilized to estimate consumers' willingness to pay a premium for six ornamental plants with disease-free and/or water conservation certification labels. The results of the mixed logit models show consumers are …
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Application of educational, behavioral, and engineering strategies for promoting residential water conservation
… three strategies for promoting residential water conservation. Participants were residents of 127 individually metered townhouses in Blacksburg, Virginia. An educational strategy involved the presentation of an information handbook describing specific water-saving behaviors. A behavioral …
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The Impact of Water-Energy Feedback on Water Conservation at Residence Halls
Demand for potable water and energy is increasing with growing populations and economies and many fear that scarcity of such resources will become a significant worldwide problem in the future. As such, promoting water and energy conservation in residential building environments has become an …
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An Examination of Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Employee Job Satisfaction
… the job satisfaction level of Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) employees during fiscal year 2007-2008. Employee characteristics were identified; three measures of job satisfaction were attained (intrinsic, extrinsic, general satisfaction); and satisfaction levels on 12 …
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Assessing benefits and consequences of water conservation and fit for purpose water systems
… the resilience and capacity of traditional water management system. The migration of the human population to urban areas has given birth to sprawling new developments and re-developments which poses serious challenges to conserve and manage water. Water managers and policy makers are faced …
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Understanding the Limits of Residential Water Conservation through Generalized, Basin-Scale System Dynamics
… growth and climate change have strained existing water supplies requiring municipalities to shift towards demand management strategies to ensure reliable water provisions. Particularly in the residential sector, water conservation measures and incentives have been utilized to reduce demand during …
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Understanding the adoption of soil and water conservation practices: the role of social capital
… many attempts to encourage the use of soil and water conservation (SWC) practices have been unsuccessful. The study focuses on Merigi Ward, Kenya. Merigi Ward lies within the Mara River Basin (MRB), an ecologically and economically important river basin that has experienced extensive erosion …
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Long-term water conservation and demand management for Umgeni Water in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Submitted in fulfillment of the academic requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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