Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Town Dawdles On Drinking Water Wasting... While Lake Mead Continues Its Decline

The water level of Lake Mead, the source of Oro Valley's sustainable drinking water supply, continues to decrease
This, despite the fact that CAP “Level I” water restrictions are in place. These restrictions have been applied to only Arizona farmers this time around. But one day, as more restrictions will be necessary, towns and cities will be impacted.

CAP water is important to Oro Valley because it is the only source of sustainable water for the community. The town uses CAP water to replenish the groundwater it uses.

Town has done nothing to reduce its drinking water use on golf courses and park
The town has been extremely active in encouraging residents to use as little water as possible. Yet, the town continues to pour millions of gallons of drinking water on its golf courses and parks. Love and contributors have written about this ad nauseam. The town has done nothing but continue to pour this water in what can only be considered to be an irresponsible act.

While the source town's sustainable water supply decreases
We’ve included the entire chart that follows to show exactly the facts regarding Lake Mead. Even though the data looks daunting (click on the chart to enlarge it), the numbers are clear: Lake Mead is simply overdrawn. One day that will impact Oro Valley.