Water Shortage
We concur with Bill Liverman’s suggestion that agricultural water conservation is important (Letters, July 23). However, wise water use in urban settings is equally important.
This current year has been the driest water year in a decade. The run-off from the Eastern Sierra, which provides the majority of Los Angeles’ water supply, is only 55% of normal.
During the past year, residential water consumption in Los Angeles accounted for more than 68% of the water use, followed by commercial and industrial uses at 24%.
The public must be informed about the present situation and the need to conserve water. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has embarked on an advertising campaign to augment a comprehensive water conservation program targeted at residential, as well as industrial, customers. Water conservation kits and lawn watering guides are available to all 1.3 million DWP customers. In addition, industrial audits, water-conserving gardens and large turf audits are just some of the components of this all-encompassing program.
By working together now, we might be able to avoid a major problem next year--not only in Los Angeles, but throughout the state.
DUANE L. GEORGESON
Assistant General Manager
Dept. of Water and Power
Los Angeles
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