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LOS ANGELES — Faced with persistent drought and the threat of tighter water supplies, Los Angeles plans to begin using heavily cleansed sewage to increase drinking- water supplies, joining a growing number of cities considering similar measures.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the proposal Thursday as part of a package of initiatives to put the city, the nation’s second-largest, on a stricter water budget. The other plans include increasing fines for watering lawns during restricted times, tapping into more groundwater and encouraging businesses and residents to use more efficient plumbing fixtures.
