Links and Resources

This is an edited version of the website that the citizens’ assembly used during the process. All the videos that contain identifiable information has been removed, in accordance to the requirements of the UAHPEC.

Day 1 followup – experts answer questions from the assembly

Assembly members ask: “Do incentives to save water work?”

Question addressed by Robert Keessen:

Assembly members ask: “Is it possible to introduce a subsidy for rainwater barrels? And if not, why not?”

Question addressed by Andrew Chin:

Assembly members ask: “What are the crucial differences between the recycled water options (3, 4 and 5)?”

Question addressed by Peter Dennis:

Assembly members ask: “What safeguards are in place in case there is human error/mechanical failure/under-performance in processing the recycled water?”

Question addressed by Iain Rabbitts:

Assembly members ask: “What safeguards are in place in case there is human error/mechanical failure/under-performance in processing the recycled water?”

Question addressed by Peter Dennis:

Assembly members ask:
“Can you tell us more about the environmental impacts of desalination?” (00:00)
“Are there ways to mitigate the impact of the brine being returned to the sea?” (2:59)
“Are there any other disposal options for the brine – could it be used for anything?” (05:25)
“What is the energy cost of desalination?” (07:14)

Questions addressed by Chris Povey:


Additional notes about brine discharge for those who want to know more (pdf file)

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