Air conditioners can keep gardens green

Large air conditioning units can generate enough water to keep adjacent landscaping green, according to research reviewed by Virginia-based The Irrigation Association.

?EUR??,,????'??The quantity of water coming out of some of these systems is astounding,?EUR??,,????'?? said Karen Guz of the San Antonio Water System. ?EUR??,,????'??There are a lot of humid regions of the country with water problems. It?EUR??,,????'???s free, unrestricted water for irrigation purposes.?EUR??,,????'??

One San Antonio shopping mall produces 500 gallons of clean, free water an hour. A city library is already diverting its air conditioner condensation for irrigation.

Systems for putting condensation to use will be discussed at this November?EUR??,,????'???s International Irrigation Show in Tampa, Fla. More information: www.irrigation.org.