Some cities in the West getting rid of grass to save water
11/18/2022 1:12:36 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
California
Los Angeles County, CA
Orange County, CA
Riverside County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Ventura County, CA
Colorado
Denver, CO
New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Nevada
Clark County, NV
Henderson, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Laughlin, NV
North Las Vegas, NV
Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Wyoming
Start Date: 11/15/2022
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A group of 30 agencies that supply water to homes and businesses in the western United States has committed to getting rid of decorative grass to conserve water. The agreement did not specify the amount of water to be saved, but cities use about one-fifth of the water from the Colorado River.
The Associated Press (New York), Nov 17, 2022
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