Our water supply is far from infinite. According to the UN, nearly 1.8 billion people are projected to live in areas with absolute water scarcity by 2025, and two-thirds of the world’s population could be living under water-stressed conditions. If water becomes scarce or unavailable for an extended period, would you drink recycled sewage water?
Colorado River water users in California have together voluntarily conserved more than 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, adding the water to Lake Mead to help stabilize the reservoir during historic drought conditions, according to figures released Wed. Dec.4, according to a recent CRBC press release. The achievements, reported during a meeting […]
A nearly billion-dollar investment will go to almost a dozen western states for critical upgrades to water delivery and drought resilience infrastructure, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Tuesday. “As we work to address record drought and changing climate conditions in the Colorado River Basin and throughout the West,” Acting Deputy Interior Secretary Laura […]
California farmers could soon be caught up in a political fight between Sacramento and Washington. State Democrats want $25 million to sue the Trump administration.
California water managers have announced their preliminary forecast of supplies that will be available next year from the State Water Project, telling 29 public agencies to plan for as little as 5% of requested allotments. The state Department of Water Resources said Monday that the initial allocation is based on current reservoir levels and conservative […]
Many high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed like straws, supplying only enough water to satisfy one’s thirst. But the pipes that bring that water into Americans’ homes are sized more like fire hoses. Oversize plumbing pipes move water inefficiently, wasting money and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. And water efficiency is especially important […]
Recycling Sewage Is a Sensible Way to Improve Water Security, but Would You Swallow It?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Phys.orgby Silvia Gullino, Lynsey MelvilleOur water supply is far from infinite. According to the UN, nearly 1.8 billion people are projected to live in areas with absolute water scarcity by 2025, and two-thirds of the world’s population could be living under water-stressed conditions. If water becomes scarce or unavailable for an extended period, would you drink recycled sewage water?
CA Water Users Add 1.2 Million Acre-Feet of Water in Just Two Years to Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Desert ReviewColorado River water users in California have together voluntarily conserved more than 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, adding the water to Lake Mead to help stabilize the reservoir during historic drought conditions, according to figures released Wed. Dec.4, according to a recent CRBC press release. The achievements, reported during a meeting […]
U.S. To Invest About $850M in Improving Water, Drought Systems in Western States
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /UPIby Chris BensonA nearly billion-dollar investment will go to almost a dozen western states for critical upgrades to water delivery and drought resilience infrastructure, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Tuesday. “As we work to address record drought and changing climate conditions in the Colorado River Basin and throughout the West,” Acting Deputy Interior Secretary Laura […]
Special Session Brings Uncertainty to Water Policy for California Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /ABC 30 by Gabe FerrisCalifornia farmers could soon be caught up in a political fight between Sacramento and Washington. State Democrats want $25 million to sue the Trump administration.
California Sets Initial State Water Project Allocation at 5% Following Hot, Dry Stretch
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesCalifornia water managers have announced their preliminary forecast of supplies that will be available next year from the State Water Project, telling 29 public agencies to plan for as little as 5% of requested allotments. The state Department of Water Resources said Monday that the initial allocation is based on current reservoir levels and conservative […]
To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /New York Times News Serviceby Megy KarydesMany high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed like straws, supplying only enough water to satisfy one’s thirst. But the pipes that bring that water into Americans’ homes are sized more like fire hoses. Oversize plumbing pipes move water inefficiently, wasting money and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. And water efficiency is especially important […]