Monday, August 24, 2009

Water alert

Put a lid on it (Part 2)
by Martin Zazueta

Hello again my fellow Raiders! As I stated in my previous article on water conservation, we are facing a water shortage, and as of June 1, 2009 San Diego has been on a Level 2 drought warning.

The way Level 1 differs from Level 2 in that Level 1 suggest optional water saving tips, whereas Level 2 sets in place mandatory rules on water conservation. One of these rules states that you can only water your lawn or yard on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays if your address ends on an even number and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays if your address ends with an odd number (for those of you old enough, does this remind you of energy crisis in the 1970's with the long gas lines?).

Although such rules may seem unfair and controlling we must first think outside of just our own homes. So as to think with a sense of community so we can make the best out of this growing predicament. We must all do our part to cap the problem before it gets to Level 3 or Level 4.

So always remember:

"If you like it then you should put a lid on it"

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