Kennedy 0 #1 July 23, 2013 Quote‘Toilet-To-Tap’ Water Purification Coming To South Bay ALVISO (KPIX 5) – The source for Santa Clara County’s newest, cleanest and virtually limitless water is the new $68 million sewage treatment plant near Alviso, but the ultra clean water won’t be going into homes due to the stigma regarding recycled water. The new Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center will open this fall, but due to public perceptions, the water from the plant will be diverted for use in fire hydrants, landscaping and electrical fountains instead of homes. “It takes a long time to educate folks and grasp this concept that this water can be purified to a level that’s cleaner than what we are already drinking,” said Marty Grimes of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. “The reality is that we are able to produce water that is cleaner than all of our other water sources.” I'd have no problem with it, if it were set up with a strong enough system to ensure no "oops" incidents. Then again food poisoning and nasty drinks are available on every street, so what's the difference? eta: I live where you can't even compost in your yard, put up a small windturbine for power, or put up a system to run off rainwater, so this won't hit my area for a few decades.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #2 July 23, 2013 I have a well and septic, so I guess I'm already doing it. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 104 #3 July 23, 2013 The most popular bottled water in FL is Zephyrhills Water. Those that jump at z-hills can tell you that the only thing that separates the bottling plant from the Zephyrhills Sewage Treatment Plant is a chain link fence. I have always had my suspicions about that. Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #4 July 23, 2013 Quotesaid Marty Grimes... You have got to be kidding.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #5 July 23, 2013 KennedyQuote‘Toilet-To-Tap’ Water Purification Coming To South Bay ALVISO (KPIX 5) – The source for Santa Clara County’s newest, cleanest and virtually limitless water is the new $68 million sewage treatment plant near Alviso, but the ultra clean water won’t be going into homes due to the stigma regarding recycled water. The new Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center will open this fall, but due to public perceptions, the water from the plant will be diverted for use in fire hydrants, landscaping and electrical fountains instead of homes. “It takes a long time to educate folks and grasp this concept that this water can be purified to a level that’s cleaner than what we are already drinking,” said Marty Grimes of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. “The reality is that we are able to produce water that is cleaner than all of our other water sources.” I'd have no problem with it, if it were set up with a strong enough system to ensure no "Poops" incidents. Then again food poisoning and nasty drinks are available on every street, so what's the difference? eta: I live where you can't even compost in your yard, put up a small windturbine for power, or put up a system to run off rainwater, so this won't hit my area for a few decades. You KNOW someone had to fix that for ya. I know its a shitty thing to do, but who gives a crap.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,362 #6 July 23, 2013 Hi Kennedy, Quote I'd have no problem with it, if it were set up with a strong enough system to ensure no "oops" incidents. Then again, you probably ( like most people ) have no idea of what is in the water you're currently drinking. Ever ask???? This reminds me of the time Pres. Nixon visited a water treatment plant and the manager asked him if he would like to try some reprocessed urine. The plant manager took a drink, offered it to Nixon who politely declined. No guts, no glory is what I say. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #7 July 23, 2013 QuoteYou KNOW someone had to fix that for ya. I know its a shitty thing to do, but who gives a crap. Of course, you felt it was your doody. This whole thread pisses me off. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #8 July 23, 2013 DanGQuoteYou KNOW someone had to fix that for ya. I know its a shitty thing to do, but who gives a crap. Of course, you felt it was your doody. This whole thread pisses me off. Better to be pissed off than pissed on . . . but then again, you can wash the piss off . . . and in some places drink it after a while.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #9 July 23, 2013 okalb The most popular bottled water in FL is Zephyrhills Water. Those that jump at z-hills can tell you that the only thing that separates the bottling plant from the Zephyrhills Sewage Treatment Plant is a chain link fence. I have always had my suspicions about that. I found ZHills bottled water in Grand Cayman last year.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #10 July 23, 2013 Astronauts have been drinking it for decades.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #11 July 23, 2013 DanGQuoteYou KNOW someone had to fix that for ya. I know its a shitty thing to do, but who gives a crap. Of course, you felt it was your doody. This whole thread pisses me off. It may piss you off, but evidently, others are fixated on it. It keeps popping up as either #1 or #2.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #12 July 23, 2013 Better to be fixated than anal retentive...witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #13 July 23, 2013 kallend Astronauts have been drinking it for decades. http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/gear-guy/Can-a-water-filter-render-urine-drinkable-.html Who wants a shot?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #14 July 23, 2013 it is likely inevitable in low water, high population areas, or desalination for the coastal regions. But one of the big differences between the US and so many other nations is that you can use the water coming out of the faucet without worry of nasty pathogens. Clean, abundant water is a huge differentiator in health. I'd rather not rely on the water that was once sewage, even if its true that pathogen like giardia are already a threat in the normal water supply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #15 July 23, 2013 kelpdiverit is likely inevitable in low water, high population areas, or desalination for the coastal regions. But one of the big differences between the US and so many other nations is that you can use the water coming out of the faucet without worry of nasty pathogens. Clean, abundant water is a huge differentiator in health. I'd rather not rely on the water that was once sewage, even if its true that pathogen like giardia are already a threat in the normal water supply. You can pretty much guarantee that every drop of water you drink contains molecules of H2O that have previously passed through a bunch of kidneys, human and animal.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #16 July 23, 2013 kallend You can pretty much guarantee that every drop of water you drink contains molecules of H2O that have previously passed through a bunch of kidneys, human and animal. I'm not worried about where the H20 molecules have been. I'm worried about the shit (literally and pathagen) that is swimming along next to the molecules. Water that evaporates from the ocean and condenses in the mountains is a bit different than filtered/treated toilet water, in terms of its friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #17 July 23, 2013 kelpdiver *** You can pretty much guarantee that every drop of water you drink contains molecules of H2O that have previously passed through a bunch of kidneys, human and animal. I'm not worried about where the H20 molecules have been. I'm worried about the shit (literally and pathagen) that is swimming along next to the molecules. Water that evaporates from the ocean and condenses in the mountains is a bit different than filtered/treated toilet water, in terms of its friends. Drinking unpurified water from mountain streams is not recommended due to pathogens in it. People get sick and die from it on a somewhat regular basis. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #18 July 23, 2013 KennedyQuote‘Toilet-To-Tap’ Water Purification Coming To South Bay ALVISO (KPIX 5) – The source for Santa Clara County’s newest, cleanest and virtually limitless water is the new $68 million sewage treatment plant near Alviso, but the ultra clean water won’t be going into homes due to the stigma regarding recycled water. The new Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center will open this fall, but due to public perceptions, the water from the plant will be diverted for use in fire hydrants, landscaping and electrical fountains instead of homes. “It takes a long time to educate folks and grasp this concept that this water can be purified to a level that’s cleaner than what we are already drinking,” said Marty Grimes of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. “The reality is that we are able to produce water that is cleaner than all of our other water sources.” I'd have no problem with it, if it were set up with a strong enough system to ensure no "oops" incidents. Then again food poisoning and nasty drinks are available on every street, so what's the difference? eta: I live where you can't even compost in your yard, put up a small windturbine for power, or put up a system to run off rainwater, so this won't hit my area for a few decades. Back around ten years ago if you read on the bottom of the ozarka label it would list its source as Houston Municipal Water Supply. http://bottled-water.findthebest.com/l/131/Ozarka-Natural-Spring-Water http://www.ewg.org/health/report/BottledWater/Bottled-Water-Scorecard/Search?id=BW24 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #19 July 24, 2013 I am not bothered by recycled sewage as much as I am regarding recycled pharmaceuticals.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #20 July 24, 2013 oldwomanc6 Drinking unpurified water from mountain streams is not recommended due to pathogens in it. People get sick and die from it on a somewhat regular basis. Die? Where are we talking about? And what - some sort of amoebic disentary? In the Sierra, people have been been doing simple filtering for a few decades because of the giaradia concern. But more and more have been disregarding as it seems like an overstated threat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #21 July 24, 2013 kelpdiver *** Drinking unpurified water from mountain streams is not recommended due to pathogens in it. People get sick and die from it on a somewhat regular basis. Die? Where are we talking about? And what - some sort of amoebic disentary? In the Sierra, people have been been doing simple filtering for a few decades because of the giaradia concern. But more and more have been disregarding as it seems like an overstated threat. This is an interesting article. Having had giardia, I would never choose to be cavalier. YMMV.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #22 July 25, 2013 oldwomanc6 This is an interesting article. Having had giardia, I would never choose to be cavalier. YMMV. the article is a bit on the sensational side - 90 Trillion cells of parasites! But how many cases of infection, or death as you alluded? I got my filter and my steripen (now preferred), but hearing more and more that are foregoing. I certainly don't see myself filtering, iodining, and refiltering as suggested by that author. One could die of thirst by the time that is over! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babz 0 #23 July 25, 2013 Happy with the idea of this one, just need to make sure that the water quality is constantly and randomly assessed to ensure that things like fecal matter (Pooooo!), pathogens and chemicals are all within some predefined 'safe' level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #24 July 25, 2013 This is one of those situations very much like when I ask my Americans friends if they would like to try tongue. If they know what it is they hate it if they don’t they think it’s the best thing they ever had. So I think just knowing it would fuck it up for me, and just the opposite if I didn’t know and couldn’t tell I wouldn’t care.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #25 July 25, 2013 In London the water we drink has been biologically filtered through the nephrons of six other people before we drink it. Tastes fine to me and we've been doing it for decades. On taste tests you can tell it from mineral water.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
