Drought has 14 communities on the brink of waterlessness

[crimethink]

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-critical-water-20140926-story.html#page=1

Parkwood is one of 28 small California communities that have since January cycled onto and off of a list of "critical water systems" that state officials say could run dry within 60 days. Amid the drought that is scorching the state and particularly the Central Valley, the State Water Resources Control Board decided this year, for the first time ever, to track areas on the brink of waterlessness.

"It's a sign of how severe this drought is," said Bruce Burton, an assistant deputy director for the board.

For some communities, earning a place on the list was the impetus to address problems that should have been fixed long ago. Some drilled new wells, built storage tanks or connected their water systems with larger ones and got off the critical list. Other communities were saved by late spring rains that filled reservoirs and other water supplies.

Fourteen communities, though, remain on the list, approaching a crisis point and trucking in water while they work to find a solution.

[EE_]

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-critical-water-20140926-story.html#page=1

Parkwood is one of 28 small California communities that have since January cycled onto and off of a list of "critical water systems" that state officials say could run dry within 60 days. Amid the drought that is scorching the state and particularly the Central Valley, the State Water Resources Control Board decided this year, for the first time ever, to track areas on the brink of waterlessness.

"It's a sign of how severe this drought is," said Bruce Burton, an assistant deputy director for the board.

For some communities, earning a place on the list was the impetus to address problems that should have been fixed long ago. Some drilled new wells, built storage tanks or connected their water systems with larger ones and got off the critical list. Other communities were saved by late spring rains that filled reservoirs and other water supplies.

Fourteen communities, though, remain on the list, approaching a crisis point and trucking in water while they work to find a solution.

While the drought is a big concern this year, California will get through it. Wait and see what happens this winter. If the snow and rains return, things will improve. If not, next year could be a mother.

[Hitch]

While the drought is a big concern this year, California will get through it. Wait and see what happens this winter. If the snow and rains return, things will improve. If not, next year could be a mother.

Yeah, if not, I may have to bug out.

[EE_]

Yeah, if not, I may have to bug out.

You can go anywhere and find work. What about Panama?

http://i0.wp.com/republicofpanama.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Guide-to-Panama-and-Central-America2.jpg?resize=532%2C288

http://i0.wp.com/republicofpanama.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/33999_1411096970622_3351726_n.jpg?resize=584%2C687

[Hitch]

You can go anywhere and find work. What about Panama?

Panama, that sounds awesome I do need a change. That is tempting. EE, I'm dealing with a separation from a gal at the moment.

Thanks for the post, gives me hope.

[Horn]

I'm dealing with a separation from a gal at the moment.

I'm willing to place a bet that there is some sort of long to mid-term weather pattern associated here.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFF06YOhWbk

[EE_]

Panama, that sounds awesome I do need a change. That is tempting. EE, I'm dealing with a separation from a gal at the moment.

Thanks for the post, gives me hope.

I'll take an exploratory trip with you. Just let me know if/when you're ready. I'll go for a week or so.
It was rated number 1 place for expats to retire this year.

http://www.thepanamareport.com/culture/people/a-mans-guide-to-panamanian-women.html

[Horn]

Read somewhere that the recent tarantula boom in the central valley signals rain on the way.

If you go the Panama way, let me know.

It'll be harder for me to get in there than yous guys.

edit> I'm also willing to bet that one of yas gets knocked up on anything over a week in. lol! :)

[EE_]

Read somewhere that the recent tarantula boom in the central valley signals rain on the way.

If you go the Panama way, let me know.

It'll be harder for me to get in there than yous guys.

So you would meet up with us in Panama? Well that would be cool. Hitch?

[zap]

Copy from Horn, Read somewhere that the recent tarantula boom in the central valley signals rain on the way.

The tarantulas are walking later this year, they are heading North, LOL thats a inside joke, but yes I think it is going to be a normal winter for CA this year, meaning 8 to 14 inches of rain.

God I hope so !

Today was overcast and misty but no measurable rain.. so nice to have the sun outta my eyes though:)