Most of which are east of the 100th meridian.
Note the qualifier 'freshwater'.
It's more than eight times as large but at 27% salinity nothing lives in it but brine shrimp.
That used to be the case, but presumably it isn't so anymore, as off peak isn't as cheap as it used to be. 30 years ago my parents had "economy 7" or some such name, and night time electricity was THREE times cheaper. 5 years ago I had Eco 20:20 which was only 20% cheaper at nights and weekends. Nowadays, although I could still get that, it's cheaper to just have the same rate all day and night. Maybe they've got better at turning power stations on and off?
Right. Even the people from the eastern US don't understand western water law. It has evolved for more than 100 years to settle water disputes with something other than deadly weapons.
Look at a map of the world. People either live where there is abundant water or spend huge amounts to bring it in from someplace else like the Califoria system of aqueducts, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
Too much water can be a problem, too. Consider Doggerland.
I flush as needed and wash my car too. It is cheap enough to use what I want freely and I don't subsidize the gluttons.
There are two of us. Why should I pay for a family of 8 that fills their pool and over waters their lawn?
Why have a meter for that? Pay per person in the household. You'd pay a quarter of what they do.
Pay by meter. There is a minimum charge too. I pay about $200 per quarter.
I asked WHY pay by meter. You're paying for the meter maintainence and reading.
Flat rate means you might be subsidizing someone else. Stupid idea.
Because it's accurate. Meter reading is done remotely in my area. There isn't anyone walking through yards dodging ugly dogs. Water is metered and so is electricity. A lot of the irrigation wells in my area are powered by commercial electric power. Those are on load control for the most part. Farmers pay different rates based on how much load control the utility can exercise. A farmer who is shut off for two days pays less than a farmer who is shut off for a day. The wells are typically shut down from about 10 AM to about
10 PM. That's when the air conditioners in offices and homes are working at their peak.
Sounds like you're running in a country with f*ck all resources.
Nope, my water is paid for by the value of my house. Big house, more water, more money, bigger rates.
We just watched what happens when people don't conserve and use common sense. Irrigation season lasts about two months here. Why should the utilities build generation power for that seasonal load? It would cost a lot more money. We've seen what happened in Texas with the over use of water. The water tables dropped a bunch. Wells ran dry. We have meters on the irrigation wells. There are rules in place to regulate irrigation if the water tables drop to a certain level. A farmer will be able to use X amount of water over three years if regulation becomes necessary.
JWS is either a moron who has never heard of the tragedy of the commons, or a troll who has and doesn't care. Either way, why are you giving him what he wants, which is some attention in his sad and pathetic excuse for a life?
applause!
You have to admit he incites more rational discussion than his detractors.
The dullest knife in the drawer is a total flaming idiot. Put him in the bit-bucket where he belongs.
At least he is humorous unlike Bod who found his way to my grease trap after one too many whines. He's in good company with traitor_4 and pigeon_ass.
He already has, but like yours it doesn't work and he still sees replies.
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Because when something is "free" it's not conserved. Not everyone has an unlimited, cheap, water supply. Do they meter gasoline ("petrol") on your side of the pond?
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