The City of Durham’s Water Management Water Conservation and Efficiency program is every bit as well-rounded as the department’s water education resources.“Our groundwater model, which looks a little like an ant farm, shows how natural filtration occurs as water moves through the earth, and that water flow and usage is really a continuous, circular process,” says Albert Nelson, conservation coordinator. The display is only one of several tools in Durham’s comprehensive conservation education program.Policy and educationIn the early 1990s, Durham began evaluating its water supply and distribution system, including the need to expand, upgrade and repair its facilities. The conclusion
