Dierdre Irwin, a Florida water conservation coordinator, and Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development for Hydraloop in North America, share insights into the current state of water resources in Florida. They discuss the impacts of over-pumping from the Floridan Aquifer, the shift towards alternative water sources, and the role of greywater recycling. The episode also highlights the importance of education, economic incentives, and regulation in promoting water conservation and sustainable practices. Interviewed by Abigail Bassett.

00:17 Florida's Growing Population and Water Demand

00:47 Current Water Management Strategies

02:25 Water Recycling in Florida

03:12 Regulation and Certification in Water Recycling

05:09 Educating Builders and Homeowners

07:39 Economic Incentives for Water Conservation

10:04 Expanding Water Conservation Efforts Nationwide

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For more information on Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-lubitz-70815644/

For more information on Dierdre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-irwin-7b91242/

For more information on Abigail: https://abigailbassett.com/

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