The current drought in California covers over 98% of the state. The state is suffering from overuse of water, limited water sources, pollution and a severe drought. Many thing led to the drought it was a domino act, one thing led to another. However the drought is being handled in many ways. This incident is not a new and/or un heard of situation because the people of Chaco Cannon went through many of the same struggles. The over usage of water, pollution in the clean water that remains and disobeying people all led to the terrible drought in California. People are pollution the water sources all throughout California. There is trash, gas, etc. In there water supply. The pollutants make it so they are no longer able to use these sources for drinking, bathing, cooking, etc. Pollution is not distorting all of the water supplies. However the water that does remain is being over used and we are then short on water. People are watering plants too much, wasting water with drippy appliances, long showers, long baths and many more. The people of California are trying to restrict water usage so they can save small amounts of water for a long period of time. However a lot of citizens do not follow these …show more content…
People are creating inventions such as electric cars that help reduce pollution. Electric cars help lower the gas usage and gas pollutants. For example if your car is leaking gas and it starts raining, the gas with go down the storm drain and pollute water sources. Gas isn't the only pollutant that affects the water. Fertilizer, soap, trash and other pollutants can all get in the water and cause it to be hazardous. The state of California is also creating restrictions for water usage. For example citizens can only water plants/yards on certain days. This helps with the over usage of