Los Angeles County officials working to lower water consumption
The 8 News Now Investigators ran a four-part series on the “California Water Hogs,” with a special focus on the water used to irrigate farmland in the Imperial Valley, water storage, water recycling, and desalinating seawater. However, officials in Los Angeles County said they are doing more there than people in Las Vegas might think. … In addition to pointing out that Los Angeles water customers have lowered their water consumption by 30% in the last 15 years, … L.A. County is offering residents rebates to tear out their lawns and replace them with sustainable landscapes.
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