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Why don’t we just build a pipeline from the Mississippi River, Great Lakes, or another major water source and pump that water to Lake Mead? Simple, right?
It’s one of the most common suggestions we hear to solve drought in the West. In this episode of Tap the Truth, we explore what it would actually take to move water across the country and why these projects are more complicated than they might seem.
Importing water is not as simple as laying pipe across a map. Interstate agreements, water rights, environmental impacts, water quality concerns, permitting challenges, and costs all need to be considered.
We also discuss why communities throughout the country are facing their own water challenges and why conservation remains one of the most reliable and cost effective tools available today.
Want to make a personal impact on Southern Nevada’s water future? Visit SNWA.com to learn about water saving programs, rebates, and conservation tips.
Watch more Tap the Truth episodes for straightforward answers to common questions about water, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, and Southern Nevada’s water supply.