Drought-stricken communities find creative ways to conserve water
As unprecedented drought conditions plague much of the West, reservoirs are running dry. Communities reliant on these sources for drinking water are tightening restrictions to preserve adequate supplies. … Located in California’s Wine Country, the city [of Healdsburg] implemented water restrictions in June to maintain its drinking water supply through 2021. The mandate cut water use by 40 percent, limiting individuals to 74 gallons a day. It also banned the use of sprinklers and drip irrigation.
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