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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 22 2010, 06:51 PM (893 Views) | |
| billy508 | Nov 22 2010, 06:51 PM Post #1 |
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Is Your City Running Out of Water? The Ten Largest Cities Facing a Water Crisis * * * * November 3, 2010 • 5:00 am PDT * 173 Water crisis, City water shortage If you live in Los Angeles, Houston, or Phoenix you may want to get your rain collection system up and running. According to a new report by 24/7 Wall Street (which pulls from a previous study by the NRDC) these cities and seven others are in danger of running out of water in the "near-term future." The list includes: 10. Orlando, FL Major Water Supply: Floridan Aquifer Population Growth Rate: 26.8 percent since 2000 Average annual rainfall: 48.35 inches 9. Atlanta, GA Major Water Supply: Lake Lanier, GA Population Growth Rate: 29.9 percent since 2009 Average annual rainfall: 50.2 inches 8. Tucson, AZ Major Water Supply: local ground water Population Growth Rate: 20 percent since 2000 Average Annual Rainfall: 12.17 inches 7. Las Vegas, NV Major Water Supply: Lake Mead/Colorado River Population Growth Rate: 18.6 percent since 2000 Average Annual Rainfall: 4.5 inches 6. Fort Worth, TX Major Water Supply: multiple Population Growth Rate: 36.1 percent since 2000 Average annual rainfall: 34.01 inches 5. San Fransisco Bay Area, CA Major Water Supply: various, including Lake Hetch Hetchy Population Growth Rate: 20 percent since 2000 Average annual rainfall: 20.4 inches 4. San Antonio, Texas Major Water Supply: various ground water sources Population Growth Rate: 20 percent since 2000 Average annual rainfall: 30.24 inches 3. Phoenix, AZ Major Water Supply: Colorado River Basin Population Growth Rate: 21.2 percent since 2000 Average annual rainfall: 8.3 inches 2. Houston, TX Major Water Supply: Jasper Aquifer, Lake Houston, Lake Conroe Population Growth Rate: 15.6 percent since 2000 Average annual rainfall: 53.34 inches 1. Los Angeles, CA Major Water Supply: Colorado River Basin Population Growth Rate: 3.7 percent since 2000 Average annual rainfall: 14.77 inches So why would an investment site be tracking water shortages in cities? From the post: The other important trouble that very low water supplies creates is that cities have sold bonds based on their needs for infrastructure to move, clean, and supply water. Credit ratings agencies may not have taken drought issues into account at the level that they should. Extreme disruptions of the water supply of any city would have severe financial consequences. That is, buyer beware. If you are invested in a city that is not managing its resources responsibly it could have a long term impact on your portfolio, never mind the environmental consequences.
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| iamgeo | Nov 22 2010, 07:19 PM Post #2 |
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Ha! San Antonio is in no way going to run out of water anytime soon. The Edwards Aquifer is beyond huge. But of course our local government likes to put restrictions on water use when the level reaches a certain point. Then it's water only between certain times on certain days. Just another way to be controlled by big brother. Just another scare tactic. |
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| allmountain40 | Nov 22 2010, 07:49 PM Post #3 |
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Here in the northwest we definitely don't have a water problem. Yet Government still likes to restrict usage in summer. Why? Because they have the monopoly and if they claim shortage they use it to justify rate hikes to supplement the runaway spending in our state. Lets face it, if Seattle runs out of water, it is time to leave the planet. |
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| Horn | Nov 22 2010, 09:14 PM Post #4 |
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Thats why I don't live in a big city |
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| Car Nut | Nov 22 2010, 09:14 PM Post #5 |
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Got well water here, plus a 3/4 acre bass, catfish, blue gill, stocked pond out back. Hope it holds up. |
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| nerys | Nov 22 2010, 10:52 PM Post #6 |
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Grr
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actually that is probably why your city DOES NOT have a threat to its life from water shortage. IE they are doing what they are supposed to do. Managing the water supply. yes its big brother but its GOOD big brother. want less big brother? see about getting a well. I am setting up a 250gallon tote that I will keep full (and cycle) with fresh water as a "buffer" and "emergency" supply. I am also trying to come up with a way to recycle my "grey water" (shower and sinks and washing machine) and use this water for the "toilets" so the toilets will use ZERO fresh water. EHC keeps trying to force us (business) to switch to city water and sewer (we have well and septic tank now) for no other reason than they want the REVENUE from this since you have to pay monthly for city water/sewer. we fight we win. No thanks :-) Edited by nerys, Nov 22 2010, 10:53 PM.
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| iamgeo | Nov 22 2010, 11:10 PM Post #7 |
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I read that somewhere, I too am thinking of implementing it. I will try to find the site and post it here. It is rather easy to do. Basically just use a barrel that is higher than the toilet if you want it gravity fed to the toilet. It could be filled with rainwater and grey water pumped into it. At this time the water from my shower and washing machine drain into my yard rather than into my septic tank. |
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| Murf 59 | Nov 23 2010, 06:59 AM Post #8 |
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Yesterday or the day before the city of Barstow, CA announced that water from the local water district is hazardous to drink. They found perclorate in it. One of the components of rocket fuel. The Gov. (Arnold). Delcared it a disasster. Water is very precious. I see from our friend Billys #s. Vegas is getting more rain. It used to be only about 2" a year. But you might get it all in 1hr. |
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| dayle1960 | Nov 23 2010, 07:10 AM Post #9 |
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Maybe it's time to store some cases of bottle water in your house. If the gov't can't supply fresh water to it's local customers, then the customers sould have a readily available supply. Would a few cases of water in the corner of your basement be better than having to walk down to a supply truck a mile from you house? Be prepared in case of emergencies. |
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| billy508 | Nov 23 2010, 07:26 AM Post #10 |
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OVER 1 MILLION PRIVIATE WELLS DELIVER DRINKING WATER IN PENNSYLVANIA OVER 1 MILLION PRIVIATE WELLS DELIVER DRINKING WATER IN PENNSYLVANIA LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUP CELEBRATES DRINKING WATER WEEK http://www.tnonline.com/node/156658 The Times News, © 2007 May 5, 2007 The nation’s drinking water supply is celebrated each year during National Drinking Water Week, which runs this year May 6-12. Originally promoted by the American Water Works Association, the event will see water utilities across North America join with their communities to celebrate our most precious natural resource with fairs, programs, contests and other exciting events throughout the week. In our area, the Carbon County Groundwater Guardians want to remind residents that in Pennsylvania, public drinking water supplies are the only water supplies that are tested and protected against contamination. Private water systems are unregulated, so landowners need to take the proper measures themselves to ensure that their drinking water is safe for consumption. There are over one million private water wells that serve farms and rural homes throughout Pennsylvania. These farmers and homeowners are responsible for all aspects of water system management including routine maintenance, water testing, interpreting test results and solving water quality and quantity problems. Unfortunately, many individual water wells have never been tested and their owners are generally uninformed about proper well management. Research has shown that more than 50 percent of these private water systems fail to meet at least one drinking water standard. The Penn State “Master Well Owner Network”, is a program intended to teach volunteers from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania about proper management of their own private water system. In return, the volunteers must go out into their local community to educate others about the importance of proper management of private drinking water supplies. The Carbon County Groundwater Guardians are fortunate to have two volunteers who are part of the Master Well Owner Network. They are now trained in proper well location, construction, and maintenance, land-use activities associated with individual pollutants, drinking water standards, water testing, and water treatment. In addition, they received a free analysis of their home water supply, a handbook of educational materials, a certificate for completion of the training workshop. They also have access to Penn State Water Experts, and an invitation to the annual Pennsylvania Groundwater Association summer conference. Resource professionals such as Penn State Cooperative Extension, the Pennsylvania Ground Water Association, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency provided this training. The Master Well Owner program is sponsored by the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment and is facilitated locally by Penn State Cooperative Extension. Project partners include the PA Groundwater Association, PA Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association, mid-Atlantic Regional Water Program, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3. To become part of this network or for information, please contact the Carbon County Groundwater Guardians at (570) 645-8597 or by e-mail at infocarbonwaters.org. The Groundwater Guardians’ Web site can be found at http://www.carbonwaters.org. The Master Well Owner Network Web site can be found at http://mwon.cas.psu.edu. Bookmark and Share |
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| billy508 | Nov 23 2010, 07:38 AM Post #11 |
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I dont want this to become political and get locked down but it would be informative to inquire about the privation of water. I am thinking about Chile and a few other counties. Somethings we take for granted can be lost very quickly. Personally I would have never thought you could sell a bottle of water for more than a few cents. Thanks to everyone for the responses.
Edited by billy508, Nov 23 2010, 07:48 AM.
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| jeff | Nov 23 2010, 08:55 AM Post #12 |
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Really fortunate to have my own system of safe, clean H2o. My property is gently elevated with a creek behind the house & a Twp. ditch out front .No Ag run-off either . What a great gift. |
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| metroschultz | Nov 23 2010, 09:19 AM Post #13 |
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Please just call me; "Schultz"
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We're all moving in with you. |
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