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A California Town Squeezes Water From A Drought

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 05/25/2009 - 10:38pm

When Bolinas, Calif., nearly ran out of water, the town came up with a plan — cut household usage to 150 gallons per day, half the average U.S. home use.

The whole town pitched in, including the kids. Late rains saved the water supply, but it was only a reprieve.

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