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Posted Mon Feb 16 2009: from BusinessGreen: Vegas water watchers raise drought fears http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1234794449 Water supplies to Las Vegas could run dry within six years thanks to receding water levels at Lake Mead, officials warned last week, bringing into question the long-term viability of the fastest growing city in the US.... Over the past nine years, the Colorado river, which feeds Lake Meade, has experienced an average inflow two-thirds of its normal intake, Mulroy said in his presentation.... But scientists remain fearful that in the long term the desert city will have to find alternative water supplies and may even become unviable. [Read more stories about: aquifers depletion, water issues] New!: Your Quips: Nat says: "Snake eyes. Crap." Stick says: "They may have to reconsider their policy of free drinks. And fountains." Joe says: "Next on CSI Las Vegas: Where'd the water go?" Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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