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popsdenver

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15. Water they use is another MAJOR issue

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #12)

Mon May 25, 2026, 09:11 PM

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esp here in the South West, which is having a drought like never before in History......

The water usage by these monstrosities is HUGE.......And the Utility companies give them electrical rates, that are so low, they are mind boggling.......With the Water Depts dropping their rates to them alot.......

The Water and Electricity rates are way way down for them, and they are raising the Residential Rates to make up for it....

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