This story, written by Luisa Corporan Lara for Barrio Alegría, is part of a series designed to empower the community to take action in mitigating the impact of pollution and the misuse of natural resources. Lea este artículo en español aquí.
The days of snow that this winter has given us have not been enough to calm the drought that has affected Reading, Pennsylvania, for several months.
Due to this drought, the Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA) issued an order to save 15 percent of the water consumed by all residents and businesses in the city.
RAWA also urged residents not to wash cars outdoors, water lawns, golf courses, fill swimming pools and any activity that wastes water.
Water is a fundamental element for agriculture, livestock, and other activities that we carry out in our daily lives, so every drop that we waste affects us in the future.
Motivated by these reasons, several organizations in the city began a campaign to raise awareness among the population about the importance of saving water.
These entities include Reading City Public Works, the Environmental Advisory Council and Barrio Alegría, which are working to eliminate environmental pollution and protect natural resources.
If you’d like to bring vital information about our environment or climate change to your group, company, or organization, email luisa@barrioalegria.org.