HELSINKI — With the constant droughts in California and in many other parts of the world, long, hot baths are mostly a luxury. But with new technology, it might be possible to enjoy an unlimited amount of time in the shower, while still saving water. <br /> <br />A system called Showerloop recycles shower water and sends it on a continuous loop — allowing longer showers with less waste. <br /> <br />According to the Showerloop website, the system works by first collecting the used water and cleaning it through filtration. A screen removes hair and other objects, sand filters out particles, activated carbon removes smells and chemicals, and ultraviolet light kills bacteria. <br /> <br />With the water already hot to begin with, very little heat energy is needed to maintain its temperature as it loops around. <br /> <br />After the shower, the water can either go down the drain or be reused for other things like laundry or toilet-flushing. <br /> <br />The whole design is available open source, allowing other people to build their own and improve on the system. The developers aim to create a complete household water loop in the near future to create a substantial decrease in water consumption, without the need to sacrifice comfort.
