Question

Suppose that the city of Las Cruces wants to encourage water conservation. What would be the
most effective measure for the city to take?
A. It could increase the usage of public waters to limit the availability of household water.
B. It could make it illegal to farm or ranch.
C. It could raise taxes to pay for a new irrigation project.
D. It could ask residents to avoid watering their lawns on very hot days.

Answer 1

It could increase the usage of public waters to limit the availability of household water.

Option A

Explanation:

Due to the climate change the water has become the most important resources throughout the country. City of Las Cruces is situated in southern New Mexico region where water scarcity is one of the biggest problems.

The city water needs are supplied by the public water supply which is drawn from the deep borewells because of the worst drought. The people have to cooperative water management board to make use of the potent water in most effective way.

A plan of action has to be made and that guidelines for usage of water must be published to local people. People have to report to the water management board in case of any over use of water.

The public has to be educated in reuse of water from their courtyard. Proper planning and saving of water resources will help the future generation of this city of Las Cruces.