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Maggy

31-07-2005 19:18

Vegas heading for 'dry future'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4719473.stm

I thought it would be the commercial interests that were to blame.Apparently not..

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But this is one of "Sin City's" greatest myths. Local hotels account for just 7% of the area's total water usage, according to the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

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"The hotel casinos use only 30% of their water allocation on outdoor use, while 70% is used indoors in rooms and kitchens and that water is reclaimed and used again," says Cruz

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But when you look at the residential statistics, the figures are reversed.

Water authorities estimate around 70% of residential water is used outdoors, washing the car and irrigating the lawns, and only 30% is used indoors.

Gareth

31-07-2005 19:23

Re: Vegas heading for 'dry future'

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But farmers and residents in rural parts of the state are unwilling to share the precious resource and it is becoming a battle known as "craps versus crops".

I hope they're referring to the card game in that quote! :eek:

Stephen

31-07-2005 19:25

Re: Vegas heading for 'dry future'

And there was me reading the thread title and thinking that Johhny Vegas had given up alcohol. lol

basa	31-07-2005 20:23

Re: Vegas heading for 'dry future'

I visited LV last year...stayed 1 day !! IMO it's horrible ... a vast urban sprawl, nothing like the place it was 10 years ago when it was an enjoyable, amazing experience.

Similarly Death Valley is now like a theme park with Hotels, vista points, car parks and fenced off 'no-go' areas. 10 years ago it was still a dangerous wilderness.

All ruined !!! :(

punky

31-07-2005 20:25

Re: Vegas heading for 'dry future'

They aren't the only state. Florida is having a hell of a time atm. Despite being a giant swamp, and being waterlocked for 90% there have been constant water restrictions for years. What doesn't help is massive increases in holiday home construction leaving water companies over-subscribed. Having a pool doesn't help, which rather a lot do have. People can only water their laws once or twice a week (depending on county) and for most of the year, that isn't really enough.

For a few hundred bucks though you can install an electric well to irrigate your garden, and use that to your heart's content.

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