Tennessee town has run out of water

by mtippett | November 2, 2007 at 07:56 am

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For a while now the California Fires have overshadowed climate problems in other parts of the southern US. Sadly we'll likely be seeing more news about water shortages if present usage patterns continue.

ORME, Tenn. - As twilight falls over this Tennessee town, Mayor Tony Reames drives up a dusty dirt road to the community's towering water tank and begins his nightly ritual in front of a rusty metal valve.

With a twist of the wrist, he releases the tank's meager water supply, and suddenly this sleepy town is alive with activity. Washing machines whir, kitchen sinks fill and showers run.