A chemical byproduct found in some treated drinking water in the U.S. that remained a mystery for more than 40 years may have finally been identified by scientists. The authors of the study, published Thursday in the journal Science, have named the byproduct chloronitramide anion, and believe it is a decomposition byproduct of chloramine, which is […]
It hasn’t been a typical fall for the northeastern United States. Fires have burned in parks and forests around New York City. Towns and cities in a stretch from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to south of Philadelphia had their driest three months on record, according to the Applied Climate Information System. Some reservoirs in the region are near historic […]
California’s ongoing struggle with water scarcity has spurred significant investment in reservoirs and dam expansion, but a new report from the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) highlights why these massive infrastructure projects may worsen the state’s water and environmental crises. The report, titled “Beneath the Surface,” challenges the notion that reservoirs are a sustainable solution, arguing that […]
For decades, a costly problem has been worsening beneath California’s San Joaquin Valley: the land has been sinking, driven by the chronic overpumping of groundwater. As agricultural wells have drained water from aquifers, underground clay layers have compacted and the ground surface has been sinking as much as 1 foot per year in some areas.
The powerful board of Southern California’s largest urban water supplier will soon vote on whether to continue funding a large share of preliminary planning work for the state’s proposed water tunnel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The 38-member board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is set to consider approving $141.6 million […]
American Water Co., hit by hackers early this month, now is being sued by customers seeking damages for the potential theft of identity information. At least five suits in Camden federal court say claims will exceed $5 million, the minimum required for proposed class action litigation.
What to Know about a Newly Defined Chemical Byproduct Found in Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /ABC 10 News by Mary KekatosA chemical byproduct found in some treated drinking water in the U.S. that remained a mystery for more than 40 years may have finally been identified by scientists. The authors of the study, published Thursday in the journal Science, have named the byproduct chloronitramide anion, and believe it is a decomposition byproduct of chloramine, which is […]
Record Dryness in US Northeast Should Change Water Behavior, Experts Say
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /AP Newsby Brittany PetersonIt hasn’t been a typical fall for the northeastern United States. Fires have burned in parks and forests around New York City. Towns and cities in a stretch from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to south of Philadelphia had their driest three months on record, according to the Applied Climate Information System. Some reservoirs in the region are near historic […]
California’s Water Crisis Demands Solutions Beyond Reservoirs, Report Finds
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /Newsweekby Tom HowarthCalifornia’s ongoing struggle with water scarcity has spurred significant investment in reservoirs and dam expansion, but a new report from the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) highlights why these massive infrastructure projects may worsen the state’s water and environmental crises. The report, titled “Beneath the Surface,” challenges the notion that reservoirs are a sustainable solution, arguing that […]
Groundwater Pumping is Causing Land to Sink at Record Rate in San Joaquin Valley
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesFor decades, a costly problem has been worsening beneath California’s San Joaquin Valley: the land has been sinking, driven by the chronic overpumping of groundwater. As agricultural wells have drained water from aquifers, underground clay layers have compacted and the ground surface has been sinking as much as 1 foot per year in some areas.
California Water Agency Considers Spending $141 Million on Delta Tunnel Project
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesThe powerful board of Southern California’s largest urban water supplier will soon vote on whether to continue funding a large share of preliminary planning work for the state’s proposed water tunnel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The 38-member board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is set to consider approving $141.6 million […]
American Water Customers Sue for Damages of More than $5M After Recent Hack
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Courier Postby Jim WalshAmerican Water Co., hit by hackers early this month, now is being sued by customers seeking damages for the potential theft of identity information. At least five suits in Camden federal court say claims will exceed $5 million, the minimum required for proposed class action litigation.