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..

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.

"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

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]

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!

[Stephen]

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

[basa]

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]

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.