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Figure
1.34.
Octavio and David.
without any treatment or filtration. An advantage of this water source is that it is not
treated, making it well suited for organic farming.
They have no other source of water for the house or irrigation, but Octavio does not
think they will have problems with shortages of water even though they plant crops all
year. For now the flow of water from the spring is enough to supply them and
their neighbors.
1.2.9 The Future
A´da and Octavio dream of expanding their farm. Octavio particularly likes raising
hogs. His goal is to improve the farm production so that one day he can quit his job
at the water company. He still needs to work since the farm cannot yet support his
family with all their necessities.
Figure
1.35.
Spring that provides water for A´da.
