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An epic drought in Georgia threatens the water supply for millions. Florida doesn't have nearly enough water for its expected population boom. The Great Lakes are shrinking. Upstate New York's reservoirs have dropped to record lows. And in the West, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is melting faster each year.

Across America, the picture is critically clear - the nation's freshwater supplies can no longer quench its thirst.

The government projects that at least 36 states will face water shortages within five years because of a combination of rising temperatures, drought, population growth, urban sprawl, waste and excess.

How do you plan for a drought? Ask the folks in Georgia. I could'nt imagine what it would be like to have a 60 day supply of water.   All I can say is: PRAY FOR RAIN!

 

8 Comments on Got Water?

OCT
28
2007
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Big problem for us here in Georgia, the States fight amongst themselves acomplishing nothing. Sure this is a tough time and it will rain again but the waste we see is enormous. Great post Steve.
12:02pm • #1
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I live in the Raleigh/Durham area in NC.   When I drive down I-85 over Falls Lake, it litterally looks like a  small collection of puddles, and a teeny tiny stream running through it--in spots.   Not Good.   Raleigh has like 80 some days of water left (that was before we had 2.5-3 days of rain over the past few days)   Durham has about 90 or less, and some cities are already having water trucked in daily!

 

It's crazy
12:02pm • #2
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Good point Steve!  My family lives in Cumming, Georgia on the shore of Lake Lanier...well, what used to be Lake Lanier.  If I were to jump off the dock tomorrow I'd land on a dry lakebed.  Not sure how they're going to handle that problem...I guess hope for a rainy fall!  If you have any ideas I'm sure they'd like to hear them!
12:04pm • #3
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My heart is with all of you & your families! Keep our fingers crossed!! - Steve
12:08pm • #4
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On a legal side, could you imagine selling a property by the lake stating that it is lakeside property, while in fact, now it could be all dried up? what are the consequences?
12:11pm • #5
Those are all greata points.  I think the majority of Texas is okay with drinking water because we have a lot of aquifers, but I could be mistaken.  It IS wise to keep a few days drinking water in your home in case of a short period without water.  We can not live without water.....that is for sure.  Some solution will probably be discovered, I hope.
12:34pm • #6
NOV
25
2007
 Whether the current drought is here to stay, or just a current problem; as long as populations continue to grow, droughts will continue to be a serious problem.  The most effective action that we can take is to install artificial grass.  I installed fake grass in my front yard almost a year ago.  It looks great, and requires no maintenance, and no water.  You won't be disappointed.  Fire your gardener, and install artificial grass!  I intend to create a blog on artificial grass in the common weeks.
11:56pm • #7
NOV
26
2007
111,998 Points Attended Rain Camp
Here in Tennessee, just like our neighbors North Carolina and Georgia, the drought and the 110+ degree weather this summer have taken quite a toll on us.  Thank God it is raining here right now as I type this.  I'm hoping for a really rainy fall for us and for you as well.
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