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Coachella Valley restaurants serving water only on request

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on July 16, 2009 at 6:50 am

From MyDesert.com:

Thirty-seven Coachella Valley restaurants are trying to battle California’s drought, one glass at a time. At the request of the Coachella Valley Water District, the restaurants are serving water only when customers request it.

“With this program, CVWD is working with local businesses to raise awareness of the regional water crisis,” said Abby Figueroa, CVWD public information associate.

Sherman’s Deli & Bakery in Palm Desert was the first to sign up for the program. The restaurant has been providing water on a by-request basis since November. General manager Gordon Poster said customers have been supportive of the conservation efforts, which have helped the restaurant save about 125 gallons of water a day.

That’s roughly the amount the average person uses over the course of a day, Figueroa said.

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July 16, 2009 · Filed Under Coachella Valley

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