Obviously water is at or near the top of any list from any of us. It will get pretty thirsty around these parts if we do not make some big changes in the months to come. It is the changes that should be top news. First, we need a moratorium on new water meters, which will keep our problems from getting worse than they are already. Secondly, we must embrace methods of conservation that will make significant differences - grey water reuse for non-potable water and collection of our storm water as well as rainwater (if any) from our gutters. Our agriculture needs to conserve via the latest methods available as well. Desalination is a must for new water to be utilized as potable water. If we stop new meters and conserve after water districts restrict the new meters, we will succeed.

Posted by San Marcos says, | reply to this comment
January 8, 2008 12:02 pm

San Marcos, just a friendly clarification, I think you mean to say meters for new construction, b/c the cities and counties often split meters or add new meters for existing residences/rental units, which adds no new demand.

Posted by David Miller | reply to this comment
January 8, 2008 1:24 pm

If you moved here after 1975 then you need to go home. Water to drink Water pollution Air Pollution Traffic Congestion Housing Prices Lack of Open Space When does a community get to say enough is enough - We live in an area with very limited resources... Come, visit, have fun, then LEAVE!!!

Posted by Mike | reply to this comment
January 8, 2008 1:54 pm

Thank you, David. I stand corrected. No meters for new construction. That is still the first priority, so that people will be willing to conserve and make all the changes they possibly can.

Posted by San Marcos says II | reply to this comment
January 8, 2008 3:31 pm

As usual, the League of Women Voters is right on top of the latest news-making. "Water! A Resource Taken for Granted, but Maybe Not Much Longer" the topic of our next "Lunch with League", January 17th, ll:30 a.m., Tom Ham's Lighthouse. Speakers: Acting Director of d9 SD County Water Authority, vice-president of Poseidon Resources (pursuing desalination), and representative of Orange County Water Dept. (pursuing their version of toilet to tap). Reservations at $20 per are available at 858-483-8696, or lwvsandiego.org.

Posted by Faye Rose | reply to this comment
January 11, 2008 11:49 pm

Yes we have a water defeciency problem in San Diego. Yes we need a moratorium, stop building until water, sewer, electricity is available and the current residents do not have to totally conserve for the developers.

Posted by Chili Willi | reply to this comment
February 27, 2008 9:11 am

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