Publicly owned systems deliver more than 80 percent of the water that is a survival necessity for homes and industry. Their general reliability masks long-term neglect. Much of the country’s water infrastructure was built in the 1970s and ’80s. Years of deferred maintenance for many systems have created serious problems — the American Civil Society of Engineers […]
Arizona will provide taxpayer money to help private companies develop plans for at least two and possibly three desalination plants in California or Mexico under proposals approved by a state agency’s board on Wednesday. The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board also approved initial development of several other projects from the two applicants that proposed new […]
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is taking the first steps toward developing its first publicly owned desalination facility in West Maui. The project would extend the arid region’s water resources beyond current ground and surface water limitations that currently force the department to cope with a Stage 2 water shortage. With a desalination plant, […]
California’s water year is off to a great start, thanks in large part to the past week’s stormy stretch for the state. The water year began on Oct. 1 and continues until Sept. 30 next year. Since the start of the water year, Sacramento has seen nearly 5 inches of rain at Executive Airport. That […]
Feelings were running high—and interest was evident—as hundreds of people turned out for our fall conference last week in Sacramento. The lunchtime program featured a panel of five experts representing water interests from across the state. The day opened with a short video celebrating the PPIC Water Policy Center’s first 10 years, followed by a welcome by center director Letitia […]
When Cornell University systems engineer Fengqi You started modeling the environmental footprint of data centers three years ago, the A.I. boom was just beginning. Even then, You and his colleagues noticed something missing from the conversation. “When we started this, we saw that A.I. was growing very fast,” You said. “It was clear it would […]
The Water Infrastructure Investments States Will Need
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Governingby Carl SmithPublicly owned systems deliver more than 80 percent of the water that is a survival necessity for homes and industry. Their general reliability masks long-term neglect. Much of the country’s water infrastructure was built in the 1970s and ’80s. Years of deferred maintenance for many systems have created serious problems — the American Civil Society of Engineers […]
Arizona Water Board Approves Desalination Plants in California, Mexico
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /KAWCby Bob ChristieArizona will provide taxpayer money to help private companies develop plans for at least two and possibly three desalination plants in California or Mexico under proposals approved by a state agency’s board on Wednesday. The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board also approved initial development of several other projects from the two applicants that proposed new […]
Maui Water Department Begins Initial Planning for West Maui Desalination Plant
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Maui Newsby Brian PerryThe Maui County Department of Water Supply is taking the first steps toward developing its first publicly owned desalination facility in West Maui. The project would extend the arid region’s water resources beyond current ground and surface water limitations that currently force the department to cope with a Stage 2 water shortage. With a desalination plant, […]
California’s Water Year Is off to a Great Start. Here’s a Look at the Numbers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /KCRA 3by Heather WaldmanCalifornia’s water year is off to a great start, thanks in large part to the past week’s stormy stretch for the state. The water year began on Oct. 1 and continues until Sept. 30 next year. Since the start of the water year, Sacramento has seen nearly 5 inches of rain at Executive Airport. That […]
How California Water Can Navigate a Changing Federal Partnership
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Public Policy Institute of Californiaby Sarah BardeenFeelings were running high—and interest was evident—as hundreds of people turned out for our fall conference last week in Sacramento. The lunchtime program featured a panel of five experts representing water interests from across the state. The day opened with a short video celebrating the PPIC Water Policy Center’s first 10 years, followed by a welcome by center director Letitia […]
U.S. Data Centers Could Consume as Much Water as 10 Million Americans by Decade’s End
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Yale Environment 360When Cornell University systems engineer Fengqi You started modeling the environmental footprint of data centers three years ago, the A.I. boom was just beginning. Even then, You and his colleagues noticed something missing from the conversation. “When we started this, we saw that A.I. was growing very fast,” You said. “It was clear it would […]