Editor:
It is hard to admit that the party is over. We have already used all the easy access water reservoir sources. The additional sources will be more expensive to access, so we need to be willing to pay more for containment. Wells are only a temporary answer, as they will also run dry.
Everyone knows something, so let’s share our ideas.
I like the idea of making the water we have last longer by using the ideas from Australia and California. Making new buildings have water containment as part of their design will help. Using our human ability to adapt to change by changing our personal water using habits will help as well. Though, I hope we will not switch one problem for another by using baby wipes and Swifters, as we also have a garbage disposal problem. A wet face cloth and damp mop can do a good job of cleaning.
I know, I was brought up in the land of flowing water. I was shocked to discover that nowhere else in the world was so water rich. Now we too, must realize how valuable water is.
Joan Payne, Sechelt
