Actually we're dealing with an ethical issue when it comes to even using rainwater for irrigation. We feel that grey water should be used, with special taps that actually make sure it's non-potable, so that kids understand this issue. Rainwater should be returned to the aquifer. If we're trying to deal with the fact that we'll be missing water, the more we start to abuse water and don't actually put it back into the aquifer the more serious problems we're going to have long-term. So we've started to deal with that problem at Benny Farm. Even using rainwater for irrigation is a real ethical issue.
On March 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.