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quaint

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1. Public ownership would be great, but it needs doing regardless.

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Wed Jul 21, 2021, 09:41 AM

Jul 2021

I'm in a water district that includes a large, private golf course.
They purchase cheaper reclaimed water, not available for home yards.
I sprinkle my dirt to stop it blowing.

Read Water Quality Control Policy for Recycled Water but...

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Secure California's future water supply and invest in recycled water (Commentary) [View all] Auggie Jul 2021 OP

Public ownership would be great, but it needs doing regardless. quaint Jul 2021 #1

we also need to put in place and keep in place water rationing and water conservation means . AllaN01Bear Jul 2021 #2

So true! quaint Jul 2021 #3

What about awesomerwb1 Jul 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Auggie Jul 2021 #5

A mix of responses are likely necessary. Including desalination. Auggie Jul 2021 #6

Burning natural gas to desalinate water is insane... hunter Jul 2021 #8

Our sewage gets recycled... hunter Jul 2021 #7

"Just like recycling a plastic bottle" - actually, recycling plastic isn't an option Merlot Jul 2021 #9