Category Archives: Water Use

Presentation from District Engineer on Costs of Desalination

At the November 16, 2009 meeting of the Cambria Community Services District meeting, District Engineer Bob Gresens did a presentation on the costs of various potable water supplies for Cambria. If you missed the meeting and don’t have Charter Cable, … Continue reading

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New Data Now Available on Water Use In the US from 2005

Since at least the 1950s,  the USGS has done a survey of water use in the U.S. The most recent one was recently released. The report includes some striking numbers and trends in use that might seem counter-intuitive, given that … Continue reading

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SB 790 passes – A step forward for California’s water future

From TreePeople via Reuters: “SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Despite threats by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to kill all of the 704 bills on his desk unless the and legislators reached an agreement, the Governor decided to approve SB 790, … Continue reading

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Pacific Legal Foundation Commentary:Environmentalists put good sense on the endangered list

From Asheville’s Citizen-Times, this commentary by Damien Schiff of the Pacific Legal Foundation: “The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is one of the most powerful federal environmental laws, dictating land use and development over millions of acres throughout the nation. Whatever … Continue reading

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The Basics of Residential Water Use

As Cambrians, we know the drill: no watering during mid-day (you don’t have a lawn, do you?), wash your car with a bucket, turn the faucet off when you brush your teeth, hope for regular rain, hope against seawater intrusion … Continue reading

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Water Issues in the News

With the whole state experiencing the fiscal calamity and the spotlight on the State Water Project, the Delta and an ongoing drought conditions, there is no shortage of online articles focusing on water supply, use, management and solutions to address … Continue reading

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