"Tapped Out"

My overall reaction to the presentation was that it was very long, but interesting. Atlanta has had a recurring history of droughts, but actually Atlanta is currently in a water crisis. The presentation mainly focused on the factors contributing to the water shortage, and how we can even stop it. Most states receive most of their water from water shed, and rainfall, but lately our demand has progressively exceeded our supply. Atlanta is an exception though because we receive the smallest amount of water shed than any other metropolitan area. Hard manmade structures in Atlanta have prevented the absorption of rain, so our water supply has diminished significantly.  A legal issue with other states has also decreased Atlanta’s water availability. For 20 years Atlanta has been in a dispute with Alabama and Florida over the operation of dams. Fortunately Atlanta has come up with long term sustainable solutions to combat our growing population and diminishing water reserves. We have adopted various strategies to save water. These strategies include fixing leaks, retrofit plumbing, the utilization of water efficient appliances, and even harvesting rain water. The culmination of these efforts will hopefully help restore Atlanta’s water supply. We cannot afford to waste water through our development, but if we work together to live sustainably we can begin to reverse the effects.