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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL _ P_ubl.l shp-xL W e Must Solve Water Problem The water meeting held yesterday, at which state, county, city, Union Pacific railroad and chamber of commerce officials were present, provided the basis for a solution of the water supply problem in the Las Vegas valley and should be followed immediately by other logical steps forward. The attitude of all concerned was of a conciliatory nature and marks the.first tifne in recent history that an aura o l cooperation has appeared among the various groups. Past differences were forgotten and the conferees entered dhe discussion v^ith an eye to the future and the solution of the problem which, if not solved, endangers, development in the area. The Union Pacific officials were quite frank in their explanation of the problems they face and cleared up a lot of questions that have remained Unanswered for many years. They displayed a willingness to assist in the future development of the Las Vegas valley and with their influence solidly behind the citizens of this section, anything can be' accomplished. There appeared to be only one loophole in the discussion of yesterday. That was the fact that no one, apparently, has thought of any answer to the problem confronting us in a lack oi water. While the state engineer’s office has been investigating the present source of supply and found it dwindling, there has been no thought of seeking a future supply. This must be done and done imniediately. The BMI system is not for sale or disposal at the present, time, for it will be needed in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic for several months and possibly years. That changes the picture materially. A vigorous, committee, which will probe the situation with a view toward developing future sources, should be appointed immediately and supplied with sufficient funds to make a survey of the situation and present an exhaustive report. The funds for. this survey could well come from the industrial survey money planned by the chamber of commerce. For, after all, if the water supply is not available, industry cannot be lured here. There must, be fast action, not because of any critical shortage of water in the area at the present tifne, but as protection for the future of the valley.