LUBBOCK
WATER
PRUPOSAL
Jose Payan
Nowadays, all the people we are witnessing the great changes that are taking the planet earth, such as global warming, the changing seasons, natural phenomena and so on. All this because of the actions we have day by day, we are polluting and consuming our resources unconscious, destroying our planet.
As
far as water is concerned, on planet earth have three quarters of water and of
that total only 3% is fresh water, of this 3% only 0.7% fresh water, of this 3%
only 0.7% is for human use, (Howard, 2013) and their various activities; two of
these activities are agriculture and fracking into the oil field. Two of the
most profitable activities in our region and which are running out with our
water reservations, since there is not almost any kind of restriction on water
use. (Avalanche-Journal, 2013)
For many years, Lake Meredith was the
primary source of water Lubbock. But the drought this past year and the lack of
rainfall above the lake has dried completely. Water levels have lowered and
increased water consumption. That is why restrictions were imposed on the use
of water in the city. Despite this, the acquisition of Lake Henry, will provide
supply for at least the next eight or ten years. Moreover, remains the
possibility that the water runs out in Lubbock, if we don't take care about
save water. (Reed, 2012)
While
fracking typically consumes less water than farming or residential uses, the
exploration method is increasing competition for the precious resource, driving
up the price of water and burdening already depleted aquifers and rivers in
certain drought-stricken stretches. Some farmers and city leaders worry that
the freaking boom is consuming too much of a scarce resource, while others
examine the push for production as an opportunity to earn money by selling
water. (Garance, 2013)
Moreover oilfield representatives say their activities are not destroying the water supply, which in fact they are using treated water and improving its processes, this in order to not cause environmental harm. Another big factor in this crisis is agriculture, however, as in the oil field they assure to only use water that rightfully belongs to them as it is on their property. (Sarah, 2012)
We have been talking about the big companies, but how
informed are the people of Lubbock. Who is more informed about this issue? Who
is more concerned? Besides who really is willing to do something to save water?
These are questions we must answer in order to find and propose real and
workable solutions.
Bibliography
· Howard,
P.
(2013, Nov. 5). "Water,
Water, Everywhere...." Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2013 from http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/earthwherewater.html
Reed, A. (2012, Feb. 9). Lubbock water
crisis, how did we get here? Retrieved on Nov. 1,
2013 from http://www.kcbd.com/story/16903788/lubbocks-water-crisis-how-did-we-get-here
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