Lake Mead Water Levels Hit a Rare Milestone
After steadily climbing all year, Lake Mead’s water levels have hit an unexpected milestone.
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Newsom Administration Advances Delta Tunnel Project Despite Environmental Opposition
In the face of heavy opposition from environmental groups, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration are pushing forward with a controversial plan to build a 45-mile water tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta — a project the governor says is vital to modernizing the state’s aging water system.
Top White House Cyber Aide Says Recent Iran Hack on Water System is Call to Tighten Cybersecurity
A top White House national security official said recent cyber attacks by Iranian hackers on U.S. water authorities — as well as a separate spate of ransomware attacks on the health care industry — should be seen as a call to action by utilities and industry to tighten cybersecurity.
US Touts New Era of Collaboration With Native American Tribes to Manage Public Lands and Water
The U.S. government is entering a new era of collaboration with Native American and Alaska Native leaders in managing public lands and other resources, with top federal officials saying that incorporating more Indigenous knowledge into decision-making can help spur conservation and combat climate change.
Bluefield: Portland, Oregon, Tops U.S. Cities for Highest Average Monthly Water Bill
According to a new report from Bluefield Research, the combined water and sewer bill for a typical U.S. household has increased by 56% since 2012, or 4.2% annually.
The Right Water Project for a Changing California Just Got Put on the Fast Track | Opinion
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom utilized the state’s new infrastructure streamlining bill to accelerate the building of Sites Reservoir. This is great news for all Californians, particularly farmers who provide a safe, healthy, reliable food supply. Sites Reservoir is a critical element in California’s struggle to maintain a reliable water supply in the face of climate change.
Sinkholes in Amistad Dam Threaten International Border Water Reservoir
The largest international dam on the Texas/Mexico border has acquired unsafe sinkholes in need of costly repairs for decades, the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission head told Border Report.
Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding to Pacific Northwest
An atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, closing rail links, schools and roads as it shattered daily rainfall and temperature records in Washington state.
L.A. County Aims to Collect Billions More Gallons of Local Water by 2045
Over the next two decades, Los Angeles County will collect billions more gallons in water from local sources, especially storm and reclaimed water, shifting from its reliance on other region’s water supplies as the effects of climate change make such efforts less reliable and more expensive.
Typical Household Water, Sewer Bills Increased 56% Since 2012
Bluefield Research has announced some of the findings in its new report on water and sewer utility rates in U.S. households.
