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How much does water cost, and why? CIR explains
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Dec 28, 2015
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How much does water cost, and why? CIR explains
The drought has made Californians question how much water actually costs. The CIR looked into this, and reporter Lance Williams has some answers.
A running faucet sends about two gallons of water down the drain every minute.
A running faucet sends about two gallons of water down the drain every minute.
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The drought has made Californians question how much water actually costs. The CIR looked into this, and reporter Lance Williams has some answers.

Among the stories that dominated the news this year: efforts to deal with the California's ongoing drought.

The scarcity of water has made Californians realize just how precious a resource it really is, and made residents question how much water actually costs.

Lance Williams, a senior reporter for the Center for Investigative Reporting, has some answers. He joined host A Martinez to tell more.