AWWA ACE70658

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of a comparison of drought issues in two regions, southern California and western Australia. Their vulnerability to drought due to the semi-arid nature of their climates is presented, along with other common elements that include: population growth; coastal influences; growing marginal supply cost; and, government. Major challenges presented include: need for supply diversification; inadequate storage; $2000/AF marginal cost; agency responsibility; NGO activity; gallons/capita/day; supply crisis; and, engaged public. Solutions presented include: supply diversification; storage; redefined debate; NGO activity; gallons/capita/day; break conservation/commodity charge link; and, assigned responsibility. Includes tables, figures.