The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. Although a high number of storms are forecast this hurricane season, relief is far from guaranteed and as the drought drags on. For now, the state’s most southern cities have enough drinking water for residents. However, the region’s agricultural roots created […]
Thames Water has said it will carry out tests to make sure hydrocarbons from a petrol station fuel leak “are no longer at a level which is a risk to health”. The water company hand-delivered letters in Bramley, Surrey, this week warning the work is likely to take a month. More than 600 properties received “do […]
The San Jose City Council yesterday approved increased costs for drinking water and wastewater services for some local residents and businesses. The cost of drinking water will increase $10-$11 per month for customers of the San Jose Municipal Water System living in North San Jose, Alviso, Evergreen and Edenvale. Services for wastewater management will also […]
California’s groundwater reservoirs got a major boost during last year’s record wet season, offering a glimmer of hope for the depleted underground aquifer’s that remain in a long-term deficit. The 2023 water year, which was marked by above average rainfall and a concerted effort to recharge reservoirs, led to the addition of at least 4.1 […]
As new rules govern the levels of PFAS allowable in drinking water, the state of Pennsylvania is requesting additional systems to test for the toxic chemicals. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is asking for funding from the state’s next fiscal budget for new water testing equipment that would help the agency detect toxic PFAS […]
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $5.8 billion in funding that will go out to every state and territory to help fix an ailing water infrastructure that continues to put millions of Americans’ health at risk.
The Colorado River conservation program aims to keep water in the river system as years of prolonged drought and overuse have threatened the water supply for millions of people
PFOS and PFAS are found not only in water, but in household dust, experts say.
“Such a system will save energy and help reduce the use of freshwater, a commodity that is becoming critically important around the world,”
Bottled water contains up to 100 times more pieces of plastic than was previously estimated, scientists said.