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I have no lawn, but I do keep my flower beds watered. I’ve always been careful about waste. My highest monthly water bill this year was $55. Meanwhile, they are planning to build another golf course and 170 luxury homes in the Rancho Santa Fe area. Kind of makes me wonder. Fran Watson Spring Valley Regarding “Despite ongoing drought water use rises in county” (July 6) and the potential for mandatory water rationing, I admit I do not do as much as some others do to conserve water. Having said that, why should I? The population is steadily increasing. The influx of people are drinking, bathing and flushing toilets by the gallons every hour of the day. 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