Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Mad in Queensland


Much written re-water or lack of enough of it, and I have only read a fraction. What we need is rain. Were I live we had water carted to our rain water tanks in the 70's, then pipe line in early 80's from 20klm away that connected to McKenzie river supply, dearer water rates, but worth it. We have the set hours for sprinklers, that the larger centre does not, and it is the one growing and housing workers for the expanding mining industry. We had to convert from 'outhouse toilet,' to 'septic-duel-flush,' as new age waterless toilets were then not acceptable in private residence. The "blockie" across the road, can water his cattle and horse, so I don't see why my 'fruit trees,' should not get a drink too. Just the basic of water use, it is he who has the money to pay, that can use the most water..
ALSO POSTED Friday, 17/03/2006..On Line Opinion

I had intended to write re-Sydney, N.S.W. Australia' recent water shortages. As I see it much of their Piped water is collected in Dams from Rivers, that cover the surrounding hills and countryside, thus drawing water from areas other that their local square. Their local square, is mostly curb & channel, as well as roof water, is directed to stormwater drains, and then into the Sea. We have environment rules to keep this water reasonable free of contaminates so what cannot this water be harnessed before it reaches the sea.

Of course the city fathers and other planners have de salination planned for the future. Any how, this is just my opinion, not something you will see come to fruitation...elida_pamee.