I enjoy reading the blog, Water Crunch, which gives me insight into some of the water issues that are prevalent throughout the Southeastern U.S. and should be of concern to us all. A statement of full disclosure would reveal that the author is our son, Robert. Although there are times that it is a little technical for this reader, I find it to be very informing. Robert's observations about the human side of these issues are especially interesting and sometimes sad. For instance, this week he noted that "some affluent homeowners in North Carolina wanting to avoid the whole 'shared sacrifice experience' of conserving water" had found an answer to their inconvenience. They are digging wells and no law prevents them from irrigating their lawns with this water. How did we become such a self-centered society?
Robert's post about how some Atlanta businesses are coping with water shortages is also interesting.
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I saw a CNN report about affluent folks in Atlanta and the surrounding area who, despite a rate hike meant to encourage conservation, continue to use as much water in their homes as some entire subdivisions. Sadly, the idea that money insulates from reality and community prevails. I think of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
I found this tidbit at "Water Crunch"
I found this morning that there were 100 million dollars worth of projects allocated for South Carolina. Most of the projects (9 out of 13) were along the South Carolina coast.
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