California is entering the fourth month of what is typically the rainy season, but in the Southland, the landscape is beginning to show signs of drought. The last time Los Angeles recorded rainfall over a tenth of an inch — the threshold that officials typically consider helpful for thirsty plants and the reduction of wildfire […]
California’s first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It’s likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season. As the new year begins, it’s good to take a look back and see what’s happened with California’s fire and water; essential elements, but also something that can lead to real […]
The highway that winds along the coast of Marin County offers some of California’s most magnificent vistas, with the deep blue Pacific Ocean glittering through veils of fog. But for a handful of travelers, the views aren’t the prize. At one blink-and-you’ll-miss-it pullout is a natural spring that draws people from across the San Francisco […]
In December, associations representing the municipal water and wastewater sector submitted a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, urging his administration to prioritize water infrastructure in his second term. The letter was endorsed by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), the National Association of Clean […]
Utility companies and the environmental protection agency are notifying millions of U.S. residents that their tap water lines are contaminated with lead.
In an effort to increase the city’s usable water supply, the long-awaited nearly $100-million brackish desalination plant in Antioch is expected to start operating within the next few months. Acting Public Works Director Scott Buenting said the project, which started around 2021, is now nearing completion.
With Negligible Rain in 8 Months, Southern California Swings Toward Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Grace TooheyCalifornia is entering the fourth month of what is typically the rainy season, but in the Southland, the landscape is beginning to show signs of drought. The last time Los Angeles recorded rainfall over a tenth of an inch — the threshold that officials typically consider helpful for thirsty plants and the reduction of wildfire […]
California’s 1st Snowpack Survey of 2025 May Offer Promise, but Will It Last?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News, Uncategorized /by Jordan Beane /Fox 2 San Franciscoby Tom VacarCalifornia’s first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It’s likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season. As the new year begins, it’s good to take a look back and see what’s happened with California’s fire and water; essential elements, but also something that can lead to real […]
For Those Who Don’t Trust Tap, There’s ‘Raw Water’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /New York Timesby Soumya KarlamanglaThe highway that winds along the coast of Marin County offers some of California’s most magnificent vistas, with the deep blue Pacific Ocean glittering through veils of fog. But for a handful of travelers, the views aren’t the prize. At one blink-and-you’ll-miss-it pullout is a natural spring that draws people from across the San Francisco […]
Water Sector Urges Trump to Prioritize Water in Second Term
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Water Finance and ManagementIn December, associations representing the municipal water and wastewater sector submitted a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, urging his administration to prioritize water infrastructure in his second term. The letter was endorsed by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), the National Association of Clean […]
VIDEO: Concern Grows Over Contaminated Tap Water Lines Across U.S.
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Fox 32 ChicagoUtility companies and the environmental protection agency are notifying millions of U.S. residents that their tap water lines are contaminated with lead.
Antioch Brackish Desalination Plant Set to Begin Operations
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /SilconValley.comby Hema SivanandamIn an effort to increase the city’s usable water supply, the long-awaited nearly $100-million brackish desalination plant in Antioch is expected to start operating within the next few months. Acting Public Works Director Scott Buenting said the project, which started around 2021, is now nearing completion.