California water regulators are poised to approve long-awaited rules that will allow local water agencies to convert sewage — such as what drains from toilets and showers — directly into drinking water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California Poised to Allow ‘Toilet to Tap’ Projects, in Landmark Water Rule
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /San Francisco Chronicleby Kate GalbraithCalifornia water regulators are poised to approve long-awaited rules that will allow local water agencies to convert sewage — such as what drains from toilets and showers — directly into drinking water.
Lake Mead Water Levels Hit a Rare Milestone
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Newsweekby Anna SkinnerAfter steadily climbing all year, Lake Mead’s water levels have hit an unexpected milestone.
Newsom Administration Advances Delta Tunnel Project Despite Environmental Opposition
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesIn 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
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Aamer MadhaniA 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
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AP Newsby Susan Montoya BryanThe 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
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Water Finance & ManagementAccording 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.