Interesting New Yorker article on water availability (tax, move)

[gtoman67z]

Longtime San Antonio resident here, that once considered New Mexico and Arizona as likely retirement destinations. We definitely have some of these water availability issues here, but to a much more limited extent.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/lette...to-the-suburbs

[new2colo]

We running out of water and many people here seem to have false confidence that there is a plan to address our water challenges. Politicians have no plan. Lake Mead is dropping by 8 inches a day. The lake has a current water level of 1,043 feet. Doing the math, that means that the lake will completely dry in a little more than four years if that rate continues. There will be no desalination plants because our right wing legislature would never levy the necessary tax increase on Arizonans to pay for any backup contingencies.

Between the recession and water shortage, property here will plummet in value in the next few years. I wouldn’t suggest that anyone move here without their own personal water source.

[goolsbyjazz]

Originally Posted by new2colo

We running out of water and many people here seem to have false confidence that there is a plan to address our water challenges. Politicians have no plan. Lake Mead is dropping by 8 inches a day. The lake has a current water level of 1,043 feet. Doing the math, that means that the lake will completely dry in a little more than four years if that rate continues. There will be no desalination plants because our right wing legislature would never levy the necessary tax increase on Arizonans to pay for any backup contingencies.

Between the recession and water shortage, property here will plummet in value in the next few years. I wouldn’t suggest that anyone move here without their own personal water source.

The water situation is NOT getting better yet it doesn't seem like people really care? You have those who refer to our large aquifers but I recently read where those are being tapped and won't last as long as they initially thought. The explosive growth can be fun with new growth, etc, but without water all of it is put in Jeopardy.

[Greenvalleyfan]

Originally Posted by gtoman67z

Longtime San Antonio resident here, that once considered New Mexico and Arizona as likely retirement destinations. We definitely have some of these water availability issues here, but to a much more limited extent.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/lette...to-the-suburbs

Maybe , Maybe not. The developments in the article were considered wild cat and without regulation. They took more of a risk and they are paying for it now. If you move out west water is an issue. We all know it. A community with a 100yr guarantee is maybe far from perfect but it's better than what they have. They will get passed over and cut off for other regulated developments because they did things outside of regulation...it's a shame and I feel for them. But...

[Greenvalleyfan]

Originally Posted by goolsbyjazz

The water situation is NOT getting better yet it doesn't seem like people really care? You have those who refer to our large aquifers but I recently read where those are being tapped and won't last as long as they initially thought. The explosive growth can be fun with new growth, etc, but without water all of it is put in Jeopardy.

70% of total water supply in Arizona is used by farmers. The other 30% goes to everyone else. Do the math.

[frankrj]

Unless some genius comes up with an idea to make it rain more or transport it into a desired location, deserts are never ideal places for any kind of growth. The very basic number one thing people need is water for hygiene and health.

Why would anyone expect a state called Arid Zone that is barren and dry to have water for decades to come.
This relocation choice will prove to be a big mistake for new residents.
Let's not blame it on one political party either. Each party has their healthy share of major screw-ups. You just need someone in charge who is for everybody and makes pro-active decisions with common sense.

[KurtAZ]

Yup...Arizona is going to dry up and die. Time for everyone to get out. Don't move here, we don't have any water. You are going to be drinking your pee, just like a desert tortoise. All of AZ is a dry, withering wasteland...all desert...no mountains or forests or anything...just dust storms and death.

You have been warned.

[Burning Madolf]

Originally Posted by KurtAZ

Yup...Arizona is going to dry up and die. Time for everyone to get out. Don't move here, we don't have any water. You are going to be drinking your pee, just like a desert tortoise. All of AZ is a dry, withering wasteland...all desert...no mountains or forests or anything...just dust storms and death.

You have been warned.

We'll be the most prepared for the dystopian future:

https://beersyndicate.com/blog/brewi...de-in-arizona/

[Greenvalleyfan]

Originally Posted by frankrj

Unless some genius comes up with an idea to make it rain more or transport it into a desired location, deserts are never ideal places for any kind of growth. The very basic number one thing people need is water for hygiene and health.

Why would anyone expect a state called Arid Zone that is barren and dry to have water for decades to come.
This relocation choice will prove to be a big mistake for new residents.
Let's not blame it on one political party either. Each party has their healthy share of major screw-ups. You just need someone in charge who is for everybody and makes pro-active decisions with common sense.

Yea, but what about California? They are having big problems also. Colorado is another state with water problems. It's not just Arizona.

[grampaTom]

Originally Posted by Greenvalleyfan

70% of total water supply in Arizona is used by farmers. The other 30% goes to everyone else. Do the math.

The math says 70% of the water goes to the plants and animals that people eat and use for clothing. Eat less and go naked and you can have more water.