San Diego County showing way forward in beating back water shortages
More than 30 years ago, if you were to visit San Diego County, you would be struck by the lush green lawns, beautiful gardens, and many folks washing their cars. The county alongside the Pacific Coast appeared to be flush with water. But in all actuality, a major water catastrophe was already in the works. From 1987-1992, California was hit with a megadrought, and San Diego, which was at the end of the fresh water pipeline, was in deep trouble. Fast forward, and today, San Diego is riding a huge wave of success. The key: those who lived here decided to reduce the risk of another painful drought from ever happening again. They decided to spend the money, update the infrastructure, and create a diverse water portfolio.
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