Dear Editor,

It is no celebration that California is experiencing one of the worst droughts known to date, and with the severity of this drought, it is a serious issue that needs to be taken into perspective.

Water is a very precious, coveted and useful resource that is a necessity to all beings; however, the way people use water and how much is wasted everyday is putting everyone at risks.

Why is it that people are still not conserving water, knowing that we all are in great danger if we do not act now? The question is up in the air and with people not having the consideration to change how much water they use, the amount of water we have in left in California is dramatically decreasing.

According to the article “How Much Water Does California Have Left,” on latimes.com, “We only have enough water in storage to get through the next 12 to 18 months, and that’s it.”
With many people continuing to have the mindset that California will never run out of water, it is scary to think that water is still wasted on things such as watering lawns, running the water when brushing their teeth or even excessive toilet flushing.

According to eartheasy.com, there are many ways water can be conserved. Ways to conserve water at home include: checking faucets and pipes for leaks, not using the toilet as an ashtray or waste bucket, taking shorter showers and turning off the water after you wet your toothbrush.

Although there are tons of other ways to conserve water and some of these tips may seem silly, thousands of residents in California could help save thousands of gallons of water from being wasted everyday just by limiting the amount of water they use.

Fellow students, saving water is easy and as long as you dedicate yourself to these guidelines mentioned above, we can save ourselves from having possible risks, so act now!

~ Ashley Gonzalez

DVC student