Floridas Water Crisis
The water shortage problem has affected all of us in one way or another. Either through the mandatory restrictions or the increased price of water, or even the ever increasing occurrence of sinkholes, the evidence of a water shortage is everywhere. Since we need water to survive, and there are no alternatives to support life on this planet, we must find a way to keep up with our ever increasing water demand. This essay reviews the water shortage problem that is occurring in Florida. The problem is getting more and more people concerned on a daily basis. Several different proposals to solve the water crisis have been proposed in the past years, most important ones being presented in this essay. The most important proposed solution is that the recycled project be funded and allow the pilot plant to meet the ever increasing demand for water in Florida. (Bhat, 18)
Formed in 1961 at the request of Governor Bryant, The Florida Council of 100 exists to promote the economic growth of Florida and to improve the economic well-being and quality of life of its citizens. It is a private, non-profit, non-partisan association whose members represent a cross-section of key business leaders in Florida. The Council was the first of its kind in the United States and works in close harmony with the Governor, the Chief Justice, and the Legislature, as well as with other private organizations to achieve its goals for all the people of Florida. The Council has other task forces and working groups on issues related to K-20 education, Front Porch Florida, and tort reform. The Water Management Task Force was established in the spring of 2002 to recommend statewide water management policies and recommendations that foster sustainable and environmentally sound water supplies and resources that are economically feasible to meet current and future Florida needs.
Some people feel that the only viable option is to recycle the water we are using. By recycling...
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