While temperatures push well above 100 degrees, it’s easy to forget that Arizona’s deserts lie on top of groundwater basins that formed during the Ice Age. The state’s rural communities rely on that water, which experts say is a finite resource. But in most cases, it’s not regulated in any meaningful way. That lack of […]
The ongoing and historic drought has many Valley cities declaring water shortages. In Mesa, the city is in stage one of its water shortage management plan. While they’re reducing water usage citywide, Mesa is also spending millions to boost its water infrastructure. Construction started on a 10.5-mile pipeline on Monday. The plan is to build out […]
State officials Wednesday presented an $80 million check to advance Pure Water Southern California, a large-scale, regional water recycling program intended to create a new source of water to benefit 19 million people amid changing climate and weather whiplash. Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, D-Whittier, Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, and Carson […]
The state’s money problems are taking a $200 million bite out of funding for drinking and wastewater projects. The state Water Resources Control Board voted Tuesday to approve the cuts as part of a statewide belt tightening effort.
From $800 to $1,000, and even $5,000, some Valley cities are dangling money incentives to residents, in the hope they will cut their water use amid the state’s ongoing crisis. The programs are a direct result of cities grappling with a future of less water from the Colorado River.
An unrelenting heat wave that has blanketed the the Southwestern U.S. continued to break records Wednesday, inflicting misery in major cities and offering what experts described as a disturbing glimpse into the future as human-caused climate change increases the frequency and duration of extreme heat events.
Arizona’s Groundwater Supplies Are Essentially Unregulated. That Means Rural Wells Are Drying Up
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /KJZZby Ron DunganWhile temperatures push well above 100 degrees, it’s easy to forget that Arizona’s deserts lie on top of groundwater basins that formed during the Ice Age. The state’s rural communities rely on that water, which experts say is a finite resource. But in most cases, it’s not regulated in any meaningful way. That lack of […]
Bringing the Colorado River to Mesa: New 10.5-Mile Water Pipeline Under Construction
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /12Newsby Jen WahlThe ongoing and historic drought has many Valley cities declaring water shortages. In Mesa, the city is in stage one of its water shortage management plan. While they’re reducing water usage citywide, Mesa is also spending millions to boost its water infrastructure. Construction started on a 10.5-mile pipeline on Monday. The plan is to build out […]
SoCal Water Recycling Program Gets $80M From State
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KFI Am 640by City News ServiceState officials Wednesday presented an $80 million check to advance Pure Water Southern California, a large-scale, regional water recycling program intended to create a new source of water to benefit 19 million people amid changing climate and weather whiplash. Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, D-Whittier, Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, and Carson […]
Funding for Water Projects Takes $200 Million Bite
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /SJV Waterby Jesse VadThe state’s money problems are taking a $200 million bite out of funding for drinking and wastewater projects. The state Water Resources Control Board voted Tuesday to approve the cuts as part of a statewide belt tightening effort.
Arizona Cities Offering Money Incentives to Residents in Bid to Reduce Water Use: Here’s What to Know
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Fox 10 Phoenix by Lauren Clark and Kenneth WongFrom $800 to $1,000, and even $5,000, some Valley cities are dangling money incentives to residents, in the hope they will cut their water use amid the state’s ongoing crisis. The programs are a direct result of cities grappling with a future of less water from the Colorado River.
Hellish Heat Leaves Southwest in Misery: Fainting, Broken Cars, Sizzling Sidewalks
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Jack Herrera, Hayley Smith, Summer Lin and Cari SpencerAn unrelenting heat wave that has blanketed the the Southwestern U.S. continued to break records Wednesday, inflicting misery in major cities and offering what experts described as a disturbing glimpse into the future as human-caused climate change increases the frequency and duration of extreme heat events.