Greywater recycling: Why waste H20?


Have you ever wondered what happens with your water once it makes its brief passage through your house?  Not the water that resides in your toilet, but the water that you shower or wash dishes with.  Water that is not potable, but also not heavily contaminated with chemicals or your bodily waste (ewww).  … continue reading

The simplest water conservation trick out there


My last few posts on Carbon Capture and the kWh have been pretty cerebral.  So I’m going to keep this one nice and light, and it is something that everyone in your home can help out with.

In Atlanta, we have been in a drought (even though it just rained for 4 … continue reading

Saving Water Intro


As far as important things go in our life, I don’t think anyone would argue that water isn’t at the top.  Yet most Americans take it for granted.  That’s what happens when it comes pouring out of faucets, spigots, water fountains, sprinklers, toilets, etc.  Thanks to the wonders of modern plumbing, water is … continue reading

Welcome to MapAWatt!


Welcome to the MapAWatt blog!  While MapAWatt.com is under development, blog.mapawatt.com will be your guide to getting started on learning about energy/water conservation and then acting on what you have learned.

A key focus of MapAWatt is how your specific geographic region affects how you consume energy and water.  For example, the … continue reading

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