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		jnw2 on Sept 12, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: We Are Now One Year Away From Global Riots, Comple... How well would the average US city cope with providing enough tap water for its population suddenly tripling?

rdl on Sept 12, 2012 [–]

In drought-prone areas, probably ok -- the range between normal and drought ("don't water lawns", cutting some industrial/commercial/ag use, etc.) is more than 3x.

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