Loss of jobs and income - especially for people working on farms, in some types of manufacturing, or anywhere else dependent on high water use. Adverse effects to recreational activities. Swimming pools, water parks, river rafting companies, etc. could be without enough water. Adverse effects to the housing industry. Building, landscape, real estate, and nursery businesses could be affected.
People don t buy as many plants or put in lawns and landscapes without adequate water.
This could also reduce home values. Increased utility rates for the water we use for drinking, showering and washing our clothes and dishes. Less available hydropower generating capacity, causing energy prices to rise. State agencies such as the Departments of Health, Ecology, and Agriculture, and the Governor's office will be working with local communities, agriculture, businesses, and individuals, letting them know what they can do to prepare for limited water this summer.