I started prepping in grade school (in the 70s) the first time I read about water scarcity in a science magazine. I knew I wanted to be some place with water, so I moved to the PNW as soon as I could in my early 20s. What I didn't know was that radical democrats would take over and ruin a good thing.. I was always surprised anyone would move to the desert SW, and more surprised people are STILL there.
California tourist town running out of water amid drought
California tourist town running out of water amid drought (msn.com)
The Alegria Inn is paying to truck in water so its guests can shower. "Right now it costs $600 for 3,500 gallons, and that's lasting us a week," said Eric Hillesland, who runs the inn.
Up the street at Café Beaujolais, the dining room is empty three nights a week to save water. Owner Julian Lopez pays about $3,600 a month for water delivery. He said he can't get more water trucked in because "these towns on the coast are starting to shut off the sale of water."
"It's dire and it's only getting worse," town groundwater manager Ryan Rhoades said.
Rhoades said he's considering bringing in water by train. For now, the local high school is offering some of its reserves, but Rhoades said it can only provide about one truckload per day.
Outside some businesses, port-a-potties have replaced closed restrooms in an effort to stop flushing away a precious resource. "It's frightening," Lopez said. "There's a scenario here where people will run out of water."