After reading a blog post titled, "Will Rainwater Save the Day?" I find that more people in Texas continue to try and lessen the negative impact caused by droughts. I'm intrigued to find out how much more widespread rainwater collection systems will be in the near future. I think its a great way to conserve and manage water use, and if my local government is willing to give me a tax break on equipment to harvest rainwater, then I'm willing to invest. I also think it would be a good investment because we can't predict how long droughts will last and harvesting rainwater is the best way to take advantage of when it actually does rain. Droughts are harsh and I also think it would be good to have a source of water, other than the city's, to rely upon in such harsh times. I also agree that the growing population in Austin is another reason we should invest in rainwater collection systems and would help deal with water shortages.
I enjoyed reading this post because it reflects us as a society making efforts to adapt to extreme climates and be more self-sufficient. Harvesting rainwater for droughts is a perfect example of the growing necessity for self-sufficiency, and I believe that many more Texas households will have more eco/cost efficient rainwater collection systems within the next few decades.
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