Editor:
With the recent escalation on the Sunshine Coast to stage three water restrictions, it has occurred to me that our limited water supply is a serious problem that will only become worse.
Development is going ahead full speed and Sechelt council has wonderful plans to grow the community to attract new residents or keep existing families on the Coast. The local news prints regular stories detailing plans to improve sewer systems, paving of roads and numerous other projects such as hotels and airport expansion. I have rarely read about any plans to expand our fresh water system. The reality is that due to prolonged warm weather, we are reaching dangerously low levels at the reservoir.
How long will our water last when the current vacant building lots, new condo buildings and the plethora of vacant new homes all become occupied with thirsty residents? Humans require fresh water first and foremost for survival. In my opinion, the District has misplaced priorities. For most of the year we watch precious water run down streams and into the ocean. The District needs to make upgrading our fresh water capacity priority one, or we may all be drinking sewer water sooner than we know.
Mike Adams, Sechelt
