Tag archives for water use
Four Water Resolutions for a New Year
Posted by Brian Richter of The Nature Conservancy and University of Virginia in Water Currents on January 2, 2013 
Yes, it’s that time again – time to reflect on the year that has passed, and anticipate what could come of the year ahead. My head has been unusually full of water lately, to the point of distraction. Over the holidays I worked through two chapters of a new water book and set the course…
The High Costs of Free Water
Posted by Brian Richter of The Nature Conservancy and University of Virginia in Water Currents on August 29, 2012 
When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. – Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanac, 1746 The problem with water, many economists say, is the fact that it is essentially free. That may come as a surprise to you if you receive a monthly bill from your local water utility. But the economists…
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If you’re one of the 4.5 million people who live in Ireland, you pay no water bill. Municipal water is free, no matter how much you use. And no one knows how much you use — not even you. Ireland has no water meters and no water bills. In fact, Ireland is the only country…
