Californians on the way to purifying sewage water to drink

Hopefully people haven't forgotten that we're still running out of water since we finally have had some substantial rain in the last week, which we all pray will continue and get us back to a healthy level. However, if we do get enough rain to substantiate us for a longer time, we need to keep in mind that this is where we're headed if we don't continue conserving. In California (and I'm sure in other Western states where drought is a continuous problem), sewer water is being purified for drinking.

Though it is conceivable that we could get enough rain to substantiate Atlanta's appetite for water, that seems ultimately unlikely. The traditional levels of rainfall supported the traditional population, which has exploded and is rising. So, even if we don't run out of water, this has been the wake-up call to do something to address the needs of the 5 million people that now live in the Atlanta area.

My main concern, though, is how we’re going to get people in Georgia to pay enough taxes to afford an appropriate solution. Prayer can only go so far. . .