Water Shortages May Affect Relocation Plans

Are the Great Lakes States the Next Boom Area?

With the baby boom generation quickly heading into retirement mode, relocation plans will be part of the equation for many of them. Over the next 20 years or so, many of the warmer southern and western states are expected to see steady increases of migrating retirees. This will place a strain on local water supplies, some of which are already facing shortages. The availability of fresh water is becoming an important factor to consider when relocating. The world's largest fresh water supply, the Great Lakes Region, contains over 85% of the United States' total resources. Could this possibly lead to several of the great lake states experiencing an influx of retired workers? 

Everyone talks about our involvement in Iraq, conflicts in the Middle East , and of course the rising cost of energy. These and other topics like terrorism, make up the leading headlines for much of today's news. Most people take water for granted. Turn on the faucet and you usually get all you need. So water, the most precious commodity on earth, is not normally a front page item. The fact remains that less than 3% of the total amount of water on this planet is fit for human consumption. And much of that is frozen in the polar caps or in snow cover. While it is true that advancements have been made in the desalinization process, it still is very expensive. There are few other alternatives to provide fresh water.