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Thieves are stealing California's scarce water. Where's it going? Illegal marijuana farms

Thieves are stealing California’s scarce water. Where’s it going? Illegal marijuana farms As drought increases, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from rivers and break into remote water stations and tanks. Credit: Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters Thieves break into water stations that provide water to California s rural residents, like this one in Lancaster, located in Los Angeles County s Antelope Valley. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters Author: JULIE CART CALMATTERS Updated: 4:31 PM PDT July 20, 2021 CALIFORNIA, USA One day last spring, water pressure  in pipelines suddenly crashed In the Antelope Valley, setting off alarms. Demand had inexplicably spiked, swelling to three and half times normal. Water mains broke open, and storage tanks were drawn down to dangerous levels. 

Illegal marijuana grows are stealing from California's scarce water — High Country News – Know the West

Illegal marijuana growers steal California's scarce water

Thieves Are Stealing California's Scarce Water for Illegal Cannabis Farms

Thieves Are Stealing California's Scarce Water. Where's It Going? Illegal Marijuana Farms | Lost Coast Outpost