Dear Editor,
Regional water usage in San Diego has dropped, but San Diego locals should not stop there. The city imports 90 percent of its water form outside sources such as the Colorado River and the Sierra Nevada Runoff. The city’s reliance on outside sources for water is a major reason why individuals should become aware of the San Diego water crisis and be publicly informed on simple methods through which they could cut down on their water usage.
Simple methods households could use to help conserve water include repairing faucet leaks or replacing washers with more efficient ones.
People should avoid flushing their toilets when it is unnecessary, such as flushing insects or other trash down the drain. When brushing your teeth or washing your face, you should never keep the water running.
Water usage is usually estimated to increase during the summer months, but simple methods, such as taking shorter showers, could help reduce this.
‘mdash;Jonathan Chang John Muir College senior