Why Water Conservation Matters
Nobody denies that we consume more water than we need, and most ends up being wasted. Even regions we consider highly developed (like the state of California) have experienced water scarcity due to droughts and lack of infrastructure. Different mandates and regulations can aim to reduce consumption, but whoever wishes to start at home might want to follow the Altered Nozzle project, a sprayer for faucets that promises up to 98 percent savings.
Right now someone is washing their car or a floor with drinking water. On the other side of the world, a person needs to walk several kilometers a day to access three or four liters of water that they will probably have to filter rudimentarily and boil before drinking, assuming they have the proper resources. This lack of balance is what makes water a critical issue for the future. Science fiction has explored the concept of wars over oil, but also makes several mentions to wars over water. Still, no one can change their lifestyle overnight. Small advances, slight adjustments, and the adoption of new technologies are needed. Not to mention, whoever prefers to wash their car knows that with the help of a pressure washer they save time and water. So, how viable is it to bring a similar concept to kitchen and bathroom faucets?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/nKwSQCMpwC8Altered Nozzle: A Promising Solution
The Altered Nozzle project seeks to answer that question with a small sprayer that saves up to 98 percent of water. The number is… hard to believe, I know, but its developers seem convinced that with their device, a minimum pressure of two bars, and sufficient atomization, a person will be able to carry out basic tasks without problems, such as washing dishes, fruits, vegetables, and their own hands. In some cases it is inevitable to need a larger amount of water, therefore, all the user has to do is turn the Altered Nozzle, and activate a more relaxed spray, whose savings is 75 percent.
Availability and Kickstarter
The Altered Nozzle will be available in three sizes (so it would be compatible with the vast majority of European and American faucets), there will be several colors to choose from, and its installation takes no more than a minute. Its Kickstarter campaign has already exceeded the original goal six times, and anyone who wants one will have to pay 374 Swedish kronor, about 40 euros. Worldwide shipping is available, and the first units will arrive to the 'backers' in December.
