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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 24, 2009

Ah, the joys of living in Florida, our chosen Southern paradise.

Feast or famine, flood or drought! One can't have everything, right?

It is past time to re-think our water management system here to safeguard Florida's future.

After a few days of welcome rain, people already want the water restrictions lifted!

It will take a lot more than a few days of rain to return to normal levels.

Let's re-think our priorities - drinking water or lush lawns? I think strict water restrictions should become the norm here since another drought is undoubtedly around the corner.

Yes, I am a homeowner with a lawn.

In the Bahamas and other parts of the world, they have a cistern system since rainfall is scarce. Perhaps homebuilders should consider making this a requirement on all new construction.

My husband and I always put out anything that can catch water when it does rain to save for watering plants, etc.

My mother always used to say, "Save for a rainy day." Or did she mean a non-rainy day?

MARGIE LOWE

Riverview

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