Water is a precious commodity in the Southwest, yet the rate of water consumption outstrips natural supply and our federal government has rolled back key provisions in the Clean Water Act that help protect our existing supply of water. Rapid population growth, excessive water consumption, and years of drought have depleted the Southwest's natural water reserves and put the region at greater risk of a water crisis.
Without a dramatic change from business as usual, the Southwest's water scarcity problem will only get worse. By using existing water efficiency technologies and adopting effective programs to conserve clean water region-wide, Nevada could save millions of gallons of water.
