About This Lesson
With water resources dwindling as the population continues to rise, many communities in the desert southwest are proactively seeking to make the tough choices now, so they can avoid more drastic measures in the future. They’re seeking help from scientists and engineers, such as University of Arizona civil engineer Kevin Lansey. They are working to redesign Tucson’s water supply infrastructure to help government planners and facility managers meet the growing water demands, while using less energy and improving water quality.
