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Now, here’s the video transcript below:
Robert Kravitz: Good morning. This is Robert Kravitz, and we have the chance to speak with Klaus Reichardt, President, CEO, and founder of Waterless Company, Inc. Klaus will discuss why we don't focus more on water, especially in this country. Klaus, I turn the microphone over to you.
Klaus Reichardt: Hi, Robert. Thank you for the chance to be able to speak with you. Yes, being in the business for the last 30 years and focusing on water conservation, I want to drive home the point that we do not value water enough.
This includes water in our homes, for leisure, and in our offices.
Even though the last couple of days here in Southern California, we have had rain again; we still do not have enough water. Most of our reservoirs are not catching water because they're crumbling reservoirs. So, fifty [percent] to sixty [percent] of the water is just going out and flowing into the ocean.
We also have water challenges in other areas. For example, outside of Phoenix, we have communities where the water is being turned off because there is insufficient water.
Then, we have a situation going on for years in Flint, Michigan. Here water was contaminated, so the population did not have water at all. We open the faucet, try to take a shower, or flush the toilet, and there is no water. So, the importance of water is essential, and often we need to realize this when there is no water at all.
This is becoming an issue for families, communities, and businesses.
So, how can we save water?
If somebody could develop a meter that tells us how much water we are using, as we use it that would be a start. Then we will know how much water is coming out of the faucet.
It's the same thing as when you put gas in your car. You're looking at how many gallons are going in the car, and you know how much you are using. It can help us conserve gas in the future. Same as water.
We are a very price-sensitive population, and if we know how much water we are using, we'll start looking at ways to begin conserving.
The other thing to look at is the 2021 U.S. Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Index. It reports that since 2012 [rates have] increased over 43 percent. That is a considerable number.
If you purchased a water bottle two years ago, it's now 40 percent more expensive. [Knowing this], you might think twice about buying that bottle of water again.
So, it’s a big issue for everyone to consider and that is how to conserve water immediately.
Robert Kravitz: This is excellent information. I like the analogy of filling up the gas. I know myself, as the gauge keeps going up and up, I usually pull the plug. I don't want it to go higher.
This was especially useful information.
Thank you, Klaus.
