Water legislation that does not include mandates and incentives for desalination plants is woefully inadequate, and is setting us up for shortages and interstate fighting.

Coastal states -- Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina, in particular -- should develop desalination plants. It would create much-needed jobs and help conserve water.

I spent time in Grand Cayman, and all their water is based on desalination. It was fine, and tasted better than some water I have tasted here in the states.

Arlene Candy, Martinez