The US has pipelines to move oil and natural gas across the country. Could water be piped from regions that have enough -- or too much -- to areas that need water, especially drought-stricken farm land? Please share your thoughts.
2006-07-09 06:45:26 · 13 answers · asked by desert rat 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
cause everyone is addicted to gas and not water, and we are not that thirsty yet.
plus, pipes cant hold water or they will explode
2006-07-09 06:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the US can use pipelines to bring water to drought stricken farm lands but there is a problem. Your country doesn't have a lot of water and your turning to Canada for water you think we have endless supply of the stuff. But your wrong a lot of our water is going into producing oil from the oil sands of Fort McMurray Alberta. There is oil in those oil sand and the only way to get that oil is to use lots of water. So really your country has a problem oil or water from Canada you can't have both. One other thing environmentalist are telling us here in Canada that the rate we are going with the amount of pollution that is being cause to get this oil out of those oil sands it will cause a big drought problem in Canada since the glaciers that help feed waters into the rivers that are used in irrigating our own farm land are in serious trouble of shrinking at to fast a rate so that soon we will not have any water for ourselves.
2006-07-09 07:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by Gail M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore the idiot that said the pipes would explode! How does he think water is delivered to his home now? Bucket brigades of little green men??
The real reason is cost. Typical per-capita family use of gasoline is probably around 50 gallons per month. Typical water use is around 2,000 gallons.
To bring enough water into drought-stricken populated areas would require piplines 20' in diameter or larger. This costs money, lots of money. When you add the costs of maintenance and security, water could cost upwards of 25 cents per gallon. Can you imagine a family of 5 facing a $2,500/month water bill?
2006-07-09 06:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we do have a natural system of "pipelines" called rivers and aquifers. Man-made dams create reservoirs to keep water from flowing downstream and to create a water supply where it's needed. Cross-country pipelines would be cost prohibitive, because water distribution lines must be pressurized to deter contamination. There are health risks because water is consumed. There must be water treatment, series of pumps, and security because such a pipeline would be a target for terrorists. Bottom-line: not cost effective yet, so conservation is the key for now.
2006-07-09 07:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by djollie111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause it would make the price of water go up like gas is.
Would you pay $3.00 for a gallon of water? You do now if you buy bottled water. But imagine flushing your toilet...average is 3.2 gallons or $9.00 per flush. Take a shower....19 gallons...or a $57.00 shower.
Good thinking, seems simple to do but the cost factor is just too high.
To the guy who said you can't put water in pipes or it explodes I sure wonder how he thinks he gets water when he turns a faucet on.
2006-07-09 06:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because It Is Too Simple Of A Solution To A Major Problem In A Lot Of The World Not Just U.S.
2006-07-09 06:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by dogsx11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water IS the most precious resource. No one wants to give it up! those that have it want to keep it for future growth. Water rights were established along time ago. The laws are pretty protective. Those that need more water have to really, REALLY, beg and barter to get it from those who have it. Plus, there is only so much available water to go around. most municipalities would tell you that they don't have any surplus water to send. Water is HIGHLY regulated by State and Federeal agencies. you can never have too much water!
2006-07-09 07:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by Big D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excuse me? where do you think california gets all their water? it isn't 'home-grown,' that's for sure.
oh dang, i gotta run, i think my water pipes are about to explode! thank the first guy up there for warning me. i never knew.
EDIT >> four people here don't understand the concept of water pipes ! ? have we really come to that? did the short bus just pull up out front?
2006-07-09 06:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know lot's of people that have water pipes.
2006-07-09 06:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do pipe water...much water in Texas is piped in. Ours is and it's awful!
2006-07-09 06:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by cheryl h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋