WatershedA person with impressive qualifications who will use their training to get their act together about the water in their life! His desire is to know and implement a plan to reduce the water footprint of his home. That she is embarking on a quest to become a “water diva” is commendable and it seems very intimidating at the same time. To quote: “I would do it with honor and grace. How? I didn't know…” Eddy Although some time has passed since she embarked on the quest, she is now starting to get serious. Apparently, part of this time had been used to research the subject. The facts are many and varied stories about water use and the science of how water works. What I found most poignant was the paradox of value – it makes you think. Water Diva ChallengeAction is the name of the game. The challenge has been met! It’s time to get to work on how to achieve its stated goal. The parameters of the experiments are defined and the objectives are set. There is some teasing about the love affair with bottled water. The goals are “…reduce our direct water consumption, reduce our water footprint and make more conscious decisions.” Know How You FlowNow the challenge metrics need to be defined. As with any experiment, you want to quantify what you are trying to measure. We need to procure equipment and recruit experts to help them become more informed water consumers. Some things are easier than others but the measures have begun! Big Foot “I consume, therefore I am. » This is an astute observation and a great play on Descartes. Apparently, most of us don't think too long about water use. The role of water in our lives cannot be underestimated. I've heard of using rainwater for gardening, but classifying things green, blue... in the middle of a sheet of paper... was a simple reconfiguration of the landscape to help a water reduction plan. Simply create clusters of vegetation that require the same amount of water to survive. So instead of watering everything at the same level, water only to the level needed for the plants in each zone, saving almost half of their irrigation water usage! Tread lightly. With many mechanical problems related to water conservation, we face use by consumerism. The author now delves deeper into the analysis at the micro level. Everything is reviewed in detail to identify any remaining gaps in the implementation of the plan. Light bulbs are changed, cracks are sealed and insulation is installed, with the resulting savings from these inexpensive solutions contributing to huge indirect savings in water consumption that, frankly, I never really thought about until reading this book.