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Los Angeles Releases 96 Million Black Balls Into Reservoir To Slow Evaporation… White Balls Would Be Better

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:21
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Around 20,000 polyethylene balls were released into the Los Angeles reservoir at the Van Norman complex in Sylmar, California, yesterday

Los Angeles Releases 96 Million Black Balls Into Reservoir To Slow Evaporation… White Balls Would Be Better

The balls work by floating on the surface and blocking the sun’s rays.

As well as protecting against evaporation, they also prevent the chemical reaction that creates the carcinogenic compound bromate.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3194098/Could-plastic-balls-bring-relief-drought-stricken-California-Los-Angeles-releases-96-million-spheres-protect-reservoir-water.html#ixzz3ict9tkOz 
 

IITM:  Wouldn’t all that black…. HEAT UP THE WATER????????? THUS INCREASING EVAPORATION?????  It is common knowledge that the colour black will heat up things.  And then there is the issue of HOT PLASTIC… leeching into the water.

 

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