Tag Archives: Water

As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water

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 […]

Bramley water crisis to last another month

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 […]

Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research

Shareholders in some of the UK’s largest water companies have taken out tens of billions of pounds but failed to invest, new research claims, with firms planning to raise household bills to fund future spending. Investors have withdrawn £85.2bn from 10 water and sewage firms in England and Wales since the industry was privatised more […]

Water Insecurity Raises Health Risks in Vulnerable Patients

Extreme weather events associated with climate change (such as the drought currently affecting much of Mexico), population growth, and rapid urbanization jeopardize the availability, quantity, and quality of water to meet the basic consumption and hygiene needs of the population. According to the drought monitor of Mexico’s National Water Commission (Conagua), in March 2024, nearly […]

Last year’s wet winter gave California Central Valley groundwater levels a major boost

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 […]

Fear of drought prompts major water-sharing agreements

Due to the threat of drought this Spring and Summer, 70% of licensees in the Red Deer River basin have agreed to reduce the water they use if severe drought conditions develop. Also included in an agreement released on Friday, 90% of the water allocated in the Bow and Oldman basins will be reduced. The […]

Federal research shows PFAS contamination in Pecos River, throughout New Mexico

PFAS contamination was found in all major New Mexico rivers, including the Pecos River in the southeast region of the state where the CID irrigates from, according to a study by the U.S. Geological Survey released April 10. The statewide study sampled 117 groundwater wells and 18 surface water units throughout the state from August […]

Governor unveils water plan to capture more water and defend against extreme weather

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — In the face of the climate crisis, the Newsom Administration announced actions to protect water supplies when it’s dry and to capture more water during wet seasons. In addition to investing billions of dollars to boost water supplies and drastically expanding the state’s storage capacity, the updated California Water Plan demonstrates how […]