Construction Chat was started May 8, 2014, to build community among the construction-inclined.
This weekly chat is hosted by Riggins Construction Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. We’d love you to join us, if you’re free next week.
(I put a reminder in my calendar. Otherwise, even I would forget.)
This week’s topic:
This week’s topic was water conservation.
Sky writing at @TheCampOC right now #UseWaterWisely cc @WUIW #ConstChat pic.twitter.com/eon4W7DfKc
— Riggins Construction (@RigginsConst) August 9, 2014
Save Our Water and Water: Use It Wisely are two good websites for more resources.
Below are the questions as asked and some responses. Some weeks there are so many great answers, it’s hard not to include them. I apologize for the length in advance. The purpose of the recap is to give you, the reader, some insight.
Q1. Why is conservation important?
A1.) It is important because you can save money, protect our planet and can save energy. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) August 14, 2014
A1. Water is a limited resource. We all need to do what we can to make it last. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
A1 Also, #water utilities are BIG business. here is a list of stocks in this industry http://t.co/nIUvzoa41v #ConstChat
— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) August 14, 2014
A1. Because resources are limited, and there's the future generation to think about #ConstChat
— rubyrusine (@SocialSMktg) August 14, 2014
Q2. What can we do about water shortages today?
A2.) save water by not taking showers for too long, use water conservation to save water and energy costs. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) August 14, 2014
A2. follow guidelines of our local water districts. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
A2. Personally I think we need to bring cisterns back. Used to be used a lot in Florida. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) August 14, 2014
A2 Educate the public on ways to conserve. Water at proper times of day, "If it's brown, flush it down," etc. #ConstChat
— Amy Donohue (@TheFabSocial) August 14, 2014
A2. Educate farmers and help them to conserve water. Much water is wasted watering incorrectly (wrong times, etc.). #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
A2: Know the regulations. They are in place to protect our future. #ConstChat @EPAwater @EPA
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
A2 A2. Implement more #water saving technologies http://t.co/JQ9hHP1b1m #ConstChat
— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) August 14, 2014
A2. Families, including children, should be educated to conserve water too #ConstChat
— rubyrusine (@SocialSMktg) August 14, 2014
Rain harvesting systems, rain gardens, smart controllers for irrigation, more native plants in landscape #constchat
— Sean Stroub (@SeanCrossPoints) August 14, 2014
Q3. Bath or shower?
A3. Shower #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) August 14, 2014
A3 Depends. I like baths in winter to warm up, relax, or cool ones in summer. But, they use a lot of water. #ConstChat
— Amy Donohue (@TheFabSocial) August 14, 2014
A3: Showers are far more efficient… For both water savings… but just as important – gas/elec savings as well. #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
A3. Quick showers. And turning off the water while scrubbing. 😀 #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
used 2 turn on shower, wait 2 mins for hot water. Now I run tub into 5 gal bucket till water is hot. Use this water for plants #ConstChat
— Phil Vanderloo (@hilinebuilders) August 14, 2014
Q4. Would you use a gray water system in your house or office?
A4. 45 billion gallons of water are saved annually through the use of portable toilets. #ConstChat
— United Site Services (@UnitedSiteServ) August 14, 2014
A4.) Yes and no, it is less harmful for us but it is still sewage. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) August 14, 2014
A4: Absolutely! #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) August 14, 2014
A4. Gray water would be a terrific addition, if easily implemented. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
A4: Yes – We use and recommend these systems. For irrigation and toilets/urinals. #Recycle #Sustainable #Design #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
A4. Graywater presents opportunities & challenges. Use it on eatable plants in the garden? #ConstChat http://t.co/o24Yx89FMd
— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) August 14, 2014
A4 Not in my home, garden maybe. #ConstChat
— rubyrusine (@SocialSMktg) August 14, 2014
Don't forget about rainwater collection either! Filted this also is a great way to save money and the enviroment #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
@RigginsConst We were planning the gray water system but moving. Already installed rainwater harvesting. pic.twitter.com/oGJjL7fAVh
— Robert Nissenbaum (@RNissenbaum) August 14, 2014
Q5. Do you wash your car or take it to a facility that recycles water? #ConstChat
A5. In FL I used to pull the car up on the grass & wash it. Here in STL can't do that so take it to a car wash that recycles. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) August 14, 2014
A5.) I prefer to wash my own car but sometimes when I’m lazy, I take it to a facility that recycles water. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) August 14, 2014
A5. Take the car to a place that recycles water. Although right now the car is a bug-collecting system. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
A5 We wash our own car and vac inside. We know which part needs attention #ConstChat
— rubyrusine (@SocialSMktg) August 14, 2014
A5 Big concern w commercial car washes is road salt in recycled water. Some use 'reverse osmosis' process. #ConstChat
— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) August 14, 2014
Q6. Should Cities and HOA’s allow xeriscaping and/or artificial turf?
A6. Definitely. Xeriscaping in particular over lawns. And edible gardens are extremely valuable. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
A6. Yes. When living in FL & in a major drought, HOA's were fining ppl for not keeping their lawns green. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) August 14, 2014
A6: most allow, others have incentive programs to change landscape/turf, change out irr heads, and help $ on smart irr controller #constchat
— Sean Stroub (@SeanCrossPoints) August 14, 2014
A6: These are two very different animals – Xeriscaping/Zero-Scaping/ Naitive Landscaping vs. Synthetics #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
A6. Had to look this up: Xeriscaping http://t.co/ld8VYHoqZh #ConstChat pic.twitter.com/sJgXYGl9Al
— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) August 14, 2014
Xcerscaping is #Green #WellPlanned & an Ideal solution. The plants can grow in the environment planted w/ no help! #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
A6 I think turf is fine, but what about getting people turned on to NOT needing grass in the yrd? #ConstChat
— Amy Donohue (@TheFabSocial) August 14, 2014
In Phoenix, lots of yards have plants and rock. It can be done very tastefully. #ConstChat
— Amy Donohue (@TheFabSocial) August 14, 2014
A6: Turf is artificial and almost always made from refined crude oil… Toxins and dies can & do Leach into water tables. #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
A6. Florida encourages Xcerscaping. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) August 14, 2014
Bonus Tweets:
Water ban in Ohio too poisonous to drink. We have to WAKE UP http://t.co/lMhBkNQM9H #ConstChat
— Beth Staub (@AdventureGlass) August 14, 2014
Bummed I can't chat this AM, but I <3 today's #ConstChat topic! Here's our article about saving H2O around the home: http://t.co/uLtNsg8RGp
— Improvement Center (@ImproveCenter) August 14, 2014
@RigginsConst A bit late today! Does anyone have a local utility with specific energy/water times that are cheaper like Ottawa? #ConstChat
— Gifford Associates (@GiffordOttawa) August 14, 2014
Native planting is even a source of points in #LEED certification. #WaterConsvation is only 1 Pro to their use @HagerCo #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) August 14, 2014
@RigginsConst This is a universal topic and touches on global warming, gardening, car washing, etc. We all need water. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) August 14, 2014
One of my co-workers just this week was surprised to learn there was an overall water shortage. How do we educate? #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) August 14, 2014
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