Nevada considers capping water use for homes in Vegas

Lawmakers in Nevada are considering new rules that would give water managers the authority to cap how much water residents could use in their homes, a step that reflects the dire conditions on the Colorado River after more than two decades of drought. Among the Western states that rely on the Colorado River for sustenance, Nevada has long been a leader in water conservation, establishing laws that limit the size of swimming pools and ban decorative grass. Residents now consume less water than they did 20 years ago.

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dire：可怕的，悲惨的（dire- 恐惧）

rely：信赖，信任

rely on：依赖

sustenance：生计（livelihood 也是生计的意思）

decorative：装饰性的（decorate 装饰）

grass：草地，牧场