Water – Page 10

A High-Water Year for River Rafting

All that snow in the West? It’s water now, and it’s providing a banner season for white-water rafting. Here are five rivers to run this summer.

By Heather Hansman

Beer Conservation of Resources Desert Monks Brewing Company Devils Canyon Brewing Company Epic Cleantec Gilbert (Ariz) Half Moon Bay (Calif) Recycling of Waste Materials Scottsdale (Ariz) Water

Would You Drink Wastewater? What if It Was Beer?

In an era of drought, turning treated wastewater into drinking water may be the future. Utility companies are working with breweries to get people past the “ick factor.”

By Claire Fahy

Content Type: Personal Profile Macalester College Minneapolis (Minn) Peking University Poetry and Poets Rowing Wang Ping Water Writing and Writers

A Long, Shining River of Verse, Flowing From a Rower and Writer

Spend a day on the water with Wang Ping and you will discover a source of her poetry.

By John Branch and Adam Stoltman

Conservation of Resources Content Type: Service Environmental Protection Agency Home Repairs and Improvements Infrastructure (Public Works) Personal Finances Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Water

Water Bills Are Rising. Here’s What to Do About It.

Consumers face higher costs as water systems replace old pipes and equipment. Shorter showers and water-efficient appliances can help manage the expense.

By Ann Carrns