Quenching Atlanta's Thirst

As the city continues to grow, questions about water supply have entered the consciousness of local officials.

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May 27, 2002, 6:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"Atlanta and its swelling suburbs, still ballooning with growth, rely for nearly all their water on the Chattahoochee River, a relative trickle of a waterway that is the smallest to supply so large an American city. Until now, that dependence has not been a problem...But for the first time, Atlanta is being forced to admit that the current pattern cannot be sustained." As the state begins to renegotiate water rights with its neighbors, planners are looking at the current state of the region's water supply and considering how to conserve for the future.

Thanks to Christian Peralta

Read the full story: Atlanta's Growing Thirst Creates Water War

Friday, May 24, 2002 in The New York Times

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