If the hype about climate change/global warming is true and that there is a shortage of water, then why are we using water we could be drinking in our toilets?

I know there would be a large cost to go with the new pipes, filtration systems, etc… but why is it that politicians are telling us spending money should not be an issue for going green, like paying extra for energy efficient products, but it’s an issue if they have to spend money that could save an average of 34,000 gallons of fresh water per household.

But no, the only way for us to save our planet and people dying of thirst is to accept taxes and re-purchase everything in our house to get slightly more efficient.
My source on the water usage was off. I believe 27,000 Liters per year is correct.
Why can’t we use a separate pipe system for toilets that can handle saltwater? It’s not like we don’t have the means to do it, it would just cost a good deal of money and would take a lot of work.

Are we trying to save the planet or what, if the government is not willing to look into these alternative water sources that can save huge amounts of people that are dying of thirst, how am I suppose to take them seriously and blindly follow them in there climate change scheme.

The problem isn’t that they cannot do it, it’s that they don’t want to do it.

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We have a well and the rust in our water is pretty bad. It doesn’t turn our clothes orange but all of our pipes definitly have build up from rust over time. We are mainly worried about the rust ruining our appliances, dishwasher, hot water heater, etc. We don’t drink our water, but if it was cheap enough to remove the rust and make our water purified we would definitly do it. What would be the best system considering overall cost and filter cost that could remove rust? And which, considering the same costs, would remove rust and purify water? I have seen whole house systems and also seen hot water systems, so that is what confused me. Thanks!

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If you could have 3 things added/installed to your home for free (green ventures are expensive) What would they be?

I would want my house solar powered, Have the best water filtration system out there, and have all my pipes/plumbing in the house replaced to stainless steel… (where possible) :~)

(If I could change my whole house – I’d want it to be eco friendly and made with the least amount of chemicals possible)

How about you?
Great answers everyone! Made you think….. ;~)

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A house designed "in harmony with the landscape." To reduce heating and cooling needs, prevailing winds and temperatures were taken into account in situating the building. The house also uses two lesser-known environmentally friendly technologies: geothermal heating and wastewater recycling.
Inside a closet, a collection of pipes is thrust deep into the earth, down where the sun don’t shine and the temperature is perpetually 67 degrees. Water circulates through this zone and then back up into house pipes to heat or cool the building. The system uses less electricity than conventional heating and cooling installations, but that electricity does come from the local electric grid. The house also has a well and recycles its water. Water that flows out a tub drain is known as "gray water"; water from the toilet is "black water." This home recycles both types via subterranean filtration tanks and uses the resultant cleaner water in the garden. Hint: it’s in Crawford Texas.

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I am buying the foreclosure house, and done the home inspection already. the inspector went that day, it was water over the floor, and checked out it’s the water filter/ filtration system broke. he said that the pipes were fine, don’t be so worry. So I decided to buy the house. but waited until the today , before the house closing, we went back the house to take a check, but the water was turned off. I tried to turn on but couldn’t help. I insisted on requiring the water on. but the seller came and said that was the city turned off the water …something. they couldn’t do anything. So what can I do now?

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My realtor said after the house closing. we need to make a call to the city to ask for the water on , is it true?

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I am buying the foreclosure house, and done the home inspection already. the inspector went that day, it was water over the floor, and checked out it’s the water cleaner broke. he said that the pipes were fine, don’t be so worry. So I decided to buy the house. but waited until the today , before the house closing, we went back the house to take a check, but the water was turned off. I tried to turn on but couldn’t help. I insisted on requiring the water on. but the seller came and said that was the city turned off the water …something. they couldn’t do anything. So what can I do now?

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sorry, water cleaner means water filter/ filtration system

My realtor said after the house closing. we need to make a call to the city to ask for the water on , is it true?

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help!
a new well was just dug due to the previous one having red coming into the house…iron or mud? I dont know, but it smelled/stunk like rotten sulphur eggs.
With the new well, the water is clear, but still smells!
My dad says its residual in the pipes perhaps…
but how long do i have to run the water? Because it doesnt go away.
there is a water filtration system/softener, but maybe it’s not doing it’s job? my dad says it was not maintained. Does that mean we should get it replaced ?
im so confused, all I know is it’s really not tolerable.
How should I proceed? I was thinking of contacting the man that installed the well. Any advice and knowledge/experience would be appreciated! I have small children, is this a health issue?
thanks so much,
us in Virginia!
PS, it smells mostly with HOT water. Why is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is this a cheap or expensive fix…..
thanks in advance.
wow, there seem to be a lot of solutinos or possiblities for my dilemna. now im really now sure where to start or which to work on! the annode sounds smart…there already is an in house all house water filtration and softener. does it need to be maintained.

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