Water shortages are heard of throughout the United States, in the Southeast, Atlanta has been in drought conditions, with Lake Lanier at record low levels. Charlotte, North Carolina is in a drought with the major water source, Catawba River, being at the lowest levels I have ever seen. Many counties have placed restrictions or simply not allowing any more residential or commercial taps into the existing system. While we must be good stewards of the land and preserve our natural resources, these restrictions and limitations to new services is prohibiting new construction. This is adversely affecting all businesses and employees involved (6 comments)