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Commentary: Water restrictions are not solutions for San Diego

Posted by: Maven on June 11, 2009 at 12:36 pm

From the San Diego News Network, this commentary by San Diego city councilmember Kevin Faulconer:

The city of San Diego had been considering a plan that would have capped water use based on past history. We avoided taking that step, but we were forced to adopt a plan that spells out when and how long people can water their lawns.

Unfortunately, the new restrictions, which took effect June 1, are not the long-term answer to the region’s water shortage.

We’ve just learned about further water reductions from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta that are expected to impact San Diego County homes and businesses.
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It is more important than ever to move the region away from its reliance on imported water. To get there, we need to consider self-sustaining options such as desalination and expanding our recycled water system. We also need to increase the number of customers on the recycled water system. Most importantly, we need to change the way we use water.

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June 11, 2009 · Filed Under Conservation, San Diego

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