Look up some news stories about the Recharge Fresno project and look at the project website. What is the city trying to do to reduce the demands on Fresno/Clovis’s overdrawn aquifer?
Ans. The city is adopting following measures to reduce the demand on Fresno/Clovis’s overdrawn aquifers –
I. Transition from groundwater to surface water sources: The city is transiting from groundwater (wells) to surface water sources (from Kings and San Joaquin rivers) to meet the demand of potable water at both domestic and business establishments.
II. Use of Recycled water for non-potable use: The recycled water is being used for non-potable activities like watering of lawns, golf-clubs, etc.
The city is also planning to use 25000 acre-feet per year of recycled water.
III. Water conservation: The people of this city have reduced their daily water usage from 329 gallons/person/day to 250 gallons/person/day with the view to conserve water.
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