Does Energy Conservation = Water Conservation?
I just read in the N&O that Shearon Harris and the City of Durham use about the same amount of water each day: 33 million gallons per day for the power plant vs. 28 million gallons per day for the Durham water system. So does this mean that conserving electricity is an immediate method of conserving water? It’s not clear to me. Shearon Harris draws from Harris Lake, while Durham drinking water comes from Lake Michie Reservoir and the Little River Reservoir. How tightly is Harris Lake’s water supply tied to the other two? Here’s a primer on the hydrological cycle (how water moves around the planet). Scroll ~3/4 down the page for a graphic showing how US household water consumption compares to other countries. You won’t be surprised. —– Photo: nrc.gov 12:20 AM in Misc.
