Last week’s rain and floods in California may soon give way to concerns about drought in the West as spring kicks off the region’s dry season. This year’s storms won’t erase looming drought worries across the entire southwestern U.S., experts fear. Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and […]
The water outlook in California is bright, with major reservoirs exhibiting strong levels and a near-average snowpack, according to the latest data. The state’s three largest reservoirs – Trinity, Shasta and Oroville – are currently holding more than 75% of their capacity, a significant boost compared to typical levels for this time of year.
Last month’s wildfires in California destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 29 people and will likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars. President Trump has claimed that state officials made the disaster worse by how they managed the state’s complex water system. William Brangham looks at those allegations and the realities of water management […]
Reservoirs across California recently received good news only weeks after a late January snowpack update from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) sparked concern. Although a series of atmospheric rivers brought heavy snow to high-elevation areas in parts of northern and central California in November and December, Southern California had an unusually dry start to the […]
Santa Rosa. Paradise. Boulder County. Lahaina. Los Angeles. All are places that have shown that American cities and their water systems weren’t built to withstand wildfire, experts say. Hydrants trickled. Pumps and treatment plants lost power. Chemical contaminants were sucked into pipes, requiring extensive and costly work. In Paradise alone, where the 2018 Camp Fire killed at […]
According to a new comprehensive analysis of drinking water and sewer rates, the combined water and sewer bill for a typical U.S. household has increased by 4.6% from 2023 to 2024 and about 24% in the past five years.
Water Crisis in West Still Looms as Lakes Mead and Powell Only 35% Full
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /USA Todayby Doyle RiceLast week’s rain and floods in California may soon give way to concerns about drought in the West as spring kicks off the region’s dry season. This year’s storms won’t erase looming drought worries across the entire southwestern U.S., experts fear. Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and […]
Strong Reservoir and Snowpack Levels Boost California’s Water Outlook
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Milla Kuiper /ABC 10by ABC 10The water outlook in California is bright, with major reservoirs exhibiting strong levels and a near-average snowpack, according to the latest data. The state’s three largest reservoirs – Trinity, Shasta and Oroville – are currently holding more than 75% of their capacity, a significant boost compared to typical levels for this time of year.
Examining the Truth About Fighting Fires in California Amid Water Management Claims
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /PBS Newsby William Branhgam, Sam Lane, Mike FritzLast month’s wildfires in California destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 29 people and will likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars. President Trump has claimed that state officials made the disaster worse by how they managed the state’s complex water system. William Brangham looks at those allegations and the realities of water management […]
California Reservoirs Get Good News Amid Snowpack Update
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Newsweekby Anna SkinnerReservoirs across California recently received good news only weeks after a late January snowpack update from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) sparked concern. Although a series of atmospheric rivers brought heavy snow to high-elevation areas in parts of northern and central California in November and December, Southern California had an unusually dry start to the […]
How Better Water Systems Can Help Cities Survive the Next Firestorms
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Associated PressSanta Rosa. Paradise. Boulder County. Lahaina. Los Angeles. All are places that have shown that American cities and their water systems weren’t built to withstand wildfire, experts say. Hydrants trickled. Pumps and treatment plants lost power. Chemical contaminants were sucked into pipes, requiring extensive and costly work. In Paradise alone, where the 2018 Camp Fire killed at […]
Report: U.S. Water, Sewer Bills Have Increased 24% in Five Years
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Milla Kuiper /Water Finance & Managementby WFM StaffAccording to a new comprehensive analysis of drinking water and sewer rates, the combined water and sewer bill for a typical U.S. household has increased by 4.6% from 2023 to 2024 and about 24% in the past five years.