Some people just can't keep their lawns wet enough.
One home I jogged by this morning had its watering system going full-blast. After at least five inches of rain in the last two days. A fierce wind was blowing moisture clear across the street.
It's their water bill. Our lakes are overflowing, so they're sure not threatening the water supply.
I just hope they turn it off when morning temperatures fall below freezing, but not everyone has sense enough to do that.
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