Living Green - Episode 133 - Water Conservation

The video discusses the increasing water demand, which has tripled in the last 30 years, while population growth is only 50%. It highlights the Orange County Water District's three-step process to produce pure distilled water, which is then used to refill aquifers. The video also warns of potential water shortages in 36 states within three years and emphasizes the energy efficiency of the new water purification process, which uses 50% less energy than importing water.

What is the expected situation regarding water shortages in the next three years?

How does the new water process compare in energy consumption to importing water from outside sources?