A man cooks hamburgers and hot dogs on a small outdoor grill.

The transcript discusses the prediction of a water shortage in America by 1980 and highlights the Santee Project as a successful example of multiple water usage. It emphasizes the importance of viewing wastewater as a resource rather than a liability, as demonstrated by communities creating recreational lakes.

What was predicted to occur in America by 1980?

• An economic boom

• A decrease in population

• A possible water shortage

• A significant increase in rainfall

What does the Santee Project demonstrate?

• The benefits of urbanization

• The importance of conserving energy

• The practicality of multiple water uses

• The need for more recreational areas

What is the Santee Project primarily associated with?

• Building new dams

• Improving agricultural techniques

• Reducing air pollution

• Multiple use of water

What do the recreational lakes symbolize in the community?

• An increase in tourism

• A failure to manage resources

• A decline in water quality

• A decision to treat wastewater as a resource

How did the community view its wastewater?

• As a non-issue

• As a resource

• As a pollutant

• As a liability