Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21312383/ But little rain is in the forecast, and without it climatologists say the water source for more than 3 million people could run dry in just 90 days.That dire prediction has some towns considering more drastic measures than mere lawn-watering bans, including mandatory rationing that would penalize homeowners and businesses if they don’t reduce water usage. “We’re way beyond limiting outdoor water use. We’re talking about indoor water use,” said Jeff Knight, an environmental engineer for the college town of Athens, 60 miles northeast of Atlanta, which is preparing a last-ditch rationing program as its reservoir dries up. About 26 percent of the Southeast is covered by an “exceptional” drought — the National Weather Service’s worst drought category. The affected area extends like a dark cloud over most of Tennessee, Alabama and the northern half of Georgia, as well as parts of North and South Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia. The only spots in the region not suffering from abnormally dry conditions are parts of southern and eastern Florida and southeast Georgia. The Southeast Climate Consortium warns that a La Nina weather system is forming, which could bring drier and warmer weather for Florida and most parts of Alabama and Georgia. “When we need to recharge our water system, this is what we don’t want,” said state climatologist David Stooksbury, who predicted that it will take months of above-average rainfall to recoup the losses. suckage-_-; Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubird 6,815 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 they can have some of our water....><.....for the first time since i can remember, the Dallas area hasn't been under some kind of water ban this summer.... and if they start penlizing people for wasting water, start with the business that water their lawns all the time and half the water runs down the street........even last summer in the middle of a strict watering ban, all the business were watering their lawns almost every night....if they were forced to stop watering their lawns when residents would, it would save a TON of water..... Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myk JL 1,731 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 It's times like this that make me realize why bottled water sells... Those who fight deplorables should see to it that they themselves do not become deplorables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue declared a water supply emergency in north Georgia on Saturday as its water resources dwindled to a dangerously low level after months of drought. http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/20/georgia.drought/index.html Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathias 426 Report post Posted October 23, 2007 Me need the world's largest portable sump pump to equalize the water between the flooded areas and the areas in drought. I'm sure environmentalists are on it already by summoning all the politicians from around the country to the flooded areas first to expel all of their hot air as they laugh in our faces and then to the drought areas to spit over our values. Remember, politicians are here for us. That was meant to be funny. If you didn't laugh, sorry. Understand this lad, fate is a fickle lady. Work with the hand you're dealt and you may just be able to run your flag up the pole. Don't, and well, you may just find your mast cut down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
