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| What Will Las Vegas Do If Lake Mead Runs Out Of Water |
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...or a Thirsty Wasteland? What Happens if Lake Mead Dries Up?Las Vegas, the neon-soaked Sin City, a place where fortunes are won and lost faster than you can say "double down." But what happens when the real gamble isn't on the roulette wheel, but on something a little more essential: water? Lake Mead, the city's lifeblood (well, technically water is its lifeblood, but you get the idea), has been shrinking like a magician's disappearing handkerchief. So, if this giant bathtub in the desert decides to take a permanent vacation, is Vegas headed for a Squid Game-esque water war?
Don't Panic (Yet)! Las Vegas Actually Planned for This (Kind Of)
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Thankfully, the folks running Sin City aren't exactly known for being impulsive. They foresaw this whole "drought" thing and, in a move that would make any responsible adult proud, built a fancy new water straw (technical term: low-level pumping station) in 2020. This means they can still slurp up that sweet, sweet Lake Mead juice even if it gets a little shallow.
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But What About All That Glittering Electricity?
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Now, here's the rub. Hoover Dam, Vegas's next-door neighbor (and the reason your hotel room light doesn't flicker), uses the lake's water power to generate electricity. If Lake Mead reaches "dead pool" status (think bathtub ring on a cosmic scale), kiss goodbye to those dazzling lights and air conditioning that keeps you cool while you lose all your money. So, while Vegas might not be a dusty wasteland, it could become a slightly-less-glitzy version of itself, which some might argue would be an improvement (but that's a whole other story).
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The Big Takeaway: Vegas Won't Be Bone Dry (But It Might Need to Cut Back on Margaritas)
Look, Lake Mead drying up completely isn't great, but Las Vegas has taken steps to make sure it doesn't become a water-themed amusement park ghost town. The bigger question is - will there be enough water for all those fountains at the Bellagio? Probably not. So, maybe pack a swimsuit for the pool instead, just in case the iconic water displays become a thing of the past.
How To: Vegas on a Budget (Without Wasting Water)
- How to: Take shorter showers (bonus points for singing along to show tunes while you do it).
- How to: Rethink that pre-dinner car wash. Your ride can get dusty, just like the Wild West!
- How to: Embrace the natural beauty of cacti. Low-maintenance and drought-resistant - perfect for the new Vegas!
- How to: Pack your dancing shoes! Less reliance on neon means more time on the dance floor - win-win!
- How to: Learn some magic tricks. When the lights go out, entertain yourself (and maybe make some extra cash)!
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