Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Water Supplies Dwindle

Southern California could run out of water in as few as 18 months, according to the Metropolitan Water District. The head of the MWD announced in a speech this week that -- unless we’re surprised by heavy rains in the near future -- residents will have to take drastic measures to reduce water use.

By Madeleine Brand • Sep 24, 2014 • 1 min read

Southern California could run out of water in as few as 18 months, according to the Metropolitan Water District. The head of the MWD announced in a speech this week that -- unless we’re surprised by heavy rains in the near future -- residents will have to take drastic measures to reduce water use.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Andrew Walsh
Too Beautiful to Live
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Stephanie Pincetl
California Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Water Supplies Dwindle

Southern California could run out of water in as few as 18 months, according to the Metropolitan Water District. The head of the MWD announced in a speech this week that -- unless we’re surprised by heavy rains in the near future -- residents will have to take drastic measures to reduce water use.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Water Supplies Dwindle

Southern California could run out of water in as few as 18 months, according to the Metropolitan Water District. The head of the MWD announced in a speech this week that -- unless we’re surprised by heavy rains in the near future -- residents will have to take drastic measures to reduce water use.

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