Seconding concerns about water use in the Valley

Mr. Childress, thank you for your opinion regarding the possible water crisis we may face — likely sooner than most realize — here in the Valley.

I am a native Phoenician, currently residing in Peoria, and have lived in Peoria for 48 of my 51 years. The growth we’ve seen in just the past 5–10 years is staggering, and my greatest concern has always been our water supply.

I do not have much confidence in the people or departments currently overseeing this issue to ensure that disaster is prevented. Too often, money and politics outweigh sound, humanitarian decision-making.

Please continue submitting opinions like this to help spread awareness of this critical topic. I can only hope that a reader with both conscience and expertise will one day step in to take the reins and help guide us toward sustainable solutions — before it’s too late.

Thank you again for your opinion and for your continued efforts to shed light on this understated reality and on the precious resource too many take for granted.

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