UCS Releases Report on Water Use by
U.S. Power Plants
Source: Union of Concerned Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists (USC)
has
released the first systematic report of how power
plant cooling affects freshwater resources in the
United States. The report, Freshwater Use by U.S.
Power Plants: Electricity’s Thirst for a Precious
Resource, examines power plant effects on water
supply and demand and certain water quality
concerns, such as water temperature. In addition,
the report shows how data gaps and inaccuracies in
the 2008 federal data have caused subsequent
analyses to overlook regions that are facing water
stress.
Overall, the report advocates
for improving
reporting so that decision-makers have better
information, recommends that the decision-makers
diligently use such information along with good
information on water stress in their areas, and urges
implementation of more water-smart energy
technologies.
Read the full report
Executive Summary
Appendices and Glossary
also available
Video from the MWDOC 60th Anniversary Water Policy Forum &
Dinner
Source: Municipal
Water District of Orange County
The Municipal Water District of
Orange County held its 60th Anniversary Water Policy Forum &
Dinner on Thursday, October 20 in Costa Mesa. The event
was attended by more than 160 policy makers, business and
community leaders, and water industry professionals.
Dr. Kevin Starr, former
California State Librarian
and current Professor and Dean of Libraries at the University of
Southern California gave the keynote address speaking about "the
critical role of water in the growth and recovery of California
and the milestone achievements in water that have made life
in Southern California possible."
Watch the event
video |
