When It Comes to Water, If You are Not at the Table, You Are on the Menu
NEWS: Press Release
States around the country are in court, at war over water. This is because 2022 is becoming another dry year around the country.
Among the biggest of these water wars are the following:
Florida, Georgia, and Alabama
Florida and Alabama say Georgia is taking too much of their shared but limited water reserves. Recently a court challenge ruled in Georgia's favor. However, Florida and Alabama are seeking new legal remedies to address their needs.
Nebraska and Colorado
This battle over water not only involves the two states but farmers and environmentalists have all lawyered up as well. Super dry Nebraska wants to build a canal in Colorado to tap the Colorado River. Colorado wants to build a similar channel to serve fast-growing but thirsty Denver. The courts will have to work this one out.
California and Environmentalists
A secret agreement just unveiled calls for farmers to give up billions of gallons of water to restore the state's fish habitats. The deal would pay farmers not to grow crops.
But Doug Obegi, with the Natural Resources Defense Council, says the plan is "illegitimate and exclusionary, and it's.… bad for fish and wildlife." He complains his organization was not allowed to participate in the discussions, saying it's an example of "if you are not at the table, you are on the menu."
Utah
Fast-growing but dry Utah wants to re-direct aquifer water from low population areas of the state to larger cities. The small towns are calling it a "water grab" that will limit drinking water for citizens and divert millions of gallons of water from farmers. Court fights are lining up, which could take years to settle.
"What we are witnessing is two things," says Klaus Reichardt, CEO, and Founder of Waterless Co., Inc, makers of waterless urinals and considered a water efficiency expert.
"Yes, droughts are behind the squabbling. But we still are not using water efficiently. Using water efficiently reduces consumption and helps ensure there is enough water to go around."
Waterless Co., Inc. "Pioneers in Advancing Water Efficiency"
About Waterless
Waterless Co. Inc. is now viewed as an icon in the no-water urinal industry. Based in Vista, Ca, the more than 30-year-old company is the oldest manufacturer of waterless urinals and related products in North America. Along with waterless urinals, the company offers a full line of cleaning solutions and sealants and trap/cylinders, all designed for Waterless and other brands of no-water urinals. Visit: www.waterless.com
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