http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-me-snowpack2-2008may02,0,3971476.story
California communities face a strong possibility of water shortages and even mandatory rationing this summer because of record dry weather in March and April, a fast-shrinking snowpack and below-normal reservoir levels, state officials said Thursday.The bleak news, contained in California's final Sierra snowpack report of the snow season, means a second consecutive year of water anxieties in a state heavily dependent on water from the melting snow in the Sierra Nevada.
Looking at the comments on this page, many people have blamed Immigrants on the shortage of water, as the population is growing, the water decreases. Residents are told to restrict their water usage, while at the same time the politicians are granting more and more building permits for apartments and huge housing tracts.
The water crisis in California has led to strict usage of water. Residents are asked to be careful with water, such as; "Turn off water when brushing teeth until you need it. Make sure you don't have any leaks in faucets/toilets/showers. Don't leave water running needlessly. To 'rinse' dishes before they go into what should be a FULL dishwasher, use a LITTLE water, put on dishes, scrub only to loosen, then put in to dishwasher and wash right away. Teach your children about water-consciousness and waste, so they'll have a respect for it.
With the threats of global warming, and warmer summers, the water problems in California face serious water situations in the future.
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