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USA has plentiful water resources. Engineering practices in new development and redevelopment have adapted to prioritize retention of stormwater. We have some
by engineer_22 3y ago
USA has plentiful water resources.
Engineering practices in new development and redevelopment have adapted to prioritize retention of stormwater. We have some of the finest and most sophisticated hydraulic engineering in the history of the world, be happy for what you've got.
- woodruffw 3y agoAll three of "we have plentiful water resources," "we have advanced ground- and storm-water management systems," and "we are disastrously compromising our water resources" can be simultaneously true. I'm exceedingly thankful for my high quality of life. I would like my grandchildren to share a similar quality of life.
- engineer_22 3y agoSince you're a fellow New Yorker, I'm also puzzled how you conclude there is a water scarcity problem? My first reaction was that you might be living in a water-stressed area. I'm sorry if my first comment sounds trite, it wasn't my intention. (Maybe I have social media fatigue?)