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Some environmentalists are gleeful over the situation. They understand that water is an essential part of growth, and that less water might mean fewer new homes and less urban sprawl.

But that's an unlikely scenario. Heavier than usual recent rainfall will postpone water shortages for several years. Other technologies and possibilities are in the works - i.e., the construction of desalination plants (converting the ocean's salt water into drinking water) and the construction of desperately needed water storage facilities. As prices of water rise, people will be more apt to conserve water, such as by planting drought-tolerant vegetation. Unfortunately, environmentalists have resisted new water storage and desalination proposals.

Heavier than usual recent rainfall will postpone water shortages for several years. Don't count on it! One major earth movement and all bets are off.

[trebb]

"Less water would mean higher costs and a lower quality of life" - right from the socialist Handbook :)