City of Coalinga is running out of water and running out of time

A sign reminds Coalinga residents to conserve water. © Matt McClain/The Washington Post

Revelation 16:9 “They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.”

Important Takeaways:

  • A California city’s water supply is expected to run out in two months
  • COALINGA, Calif.
    • …almond trees being ripped from the ground for lack of water and the new blinking sign at the corner of Elm and Cherry warning: “No watering front yard lawns.”
    • Drought-aggravated illness, valley fever, that’s caused by breathing soil fungus whipped up off the dry ground.
    • Coalinga has only one source of water…and officials are projecting the city will use up that amount before the end of the year.
    • Some residents have begun stockpiling five-gallon water jugs in their homes, while many expect major spikes in their water bills.
    • ‘The worst we’ve seen’: Ranchers threatened by historic heat and drought
    • The drought has made residents question the very survival of their city.

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