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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Los Angeles Takes Another Serious Look at Water

    LA has become a megalopolis in an arid part of the country by importing water from the Owens Valley, Northern California and the Colorado River. But those supplies are beginning to dry up as demand is increasing.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    LA has become a megalopolis in an arid part of the country by importing water from the Owens Valley,Northern California and the Colorado River. But those supplies are beginning to dry up as demand is increasing. Mayor Villaraigosa wants to impose restrictions on water use, capture the rainwater that now flows out to sea and reclaim the waste water that now goes down the drain.

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      David Nahai Consulting Services

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      City of Santa Monica

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