Sunshine Coast drinking water supply issues culminate in state of emergency
The region has been contending with increasing drought conditions for the past decade, which local government officials say is directly linked to climate change.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
With the latest state-of-emergency restrictions, local government officials estimate that drinking water may only last until early November without rain. Rosenboom said the drinking water supply shortage is directly attributable to climate change, with increasingly dry summers that are lasting longer. He noted that while the population has increased, individual water use rates are down and overall use is also down.Article content
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