Which Way, L.A.?
Will LA Finally Get Serious About Saving Water?
During the drought of the 1990’s, LA banned car-washing in driveways, letting sprinklers flood into gutters and watering grass in mid-day. Rising demand and reductions in water supplies may make that a way of life, even before global warming. The City of LA also wants to keep billions of gallons of rainwater from flowing out to sea, and reclaim wastewater—like they do in Orange County.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenDuring the drought of the 1990’s, LA banned car-washing in driveways, letting sprinklers flood into gutters and watering grass in mid-day. Rising demand and reductions in water supplies may make that a way of life, even before global warming. The City of LA also wants to keep billions of gallons of rainwater from flowing out to sea, and reclaim wastewater—like they do in Orange County.
