Colorado saw its worst fire season last year, with the three largest fires in state history and more than 600,000 acres burned. But some of the effects didn’t appear until this July, when heavy rain pushed sediment from damaged forests down mountainsides, causing mudslides that shut down sections of Interstate 70 for almost two weeks.
Global scientists reported in August that due to the climate crisis, droughts that may have occurred only once every decade or so now happen 70% more frequently. The increase is particularly apparent in the Western US, which is currently in the the throes of a historic, multiyear drought that has exacerbated wildfire behavior, drained reservoirs and triggered water shortages. More than 94% of […]
California is running out of water. That’s the harsh assessment by experts who say 90% of the state is dealing with drought conditions with the threat of mandatory statewide water restrictions looming. The most glaring indications of the drought in the Bay Area are the local reservoirs. The reservoirs during the last drought were relatively […]
Reservoirs continue to dry up in Marin County and everyone agrees that conservation efforts are ‘not’ where they need to be. Now, the Marin Municipal Water District is looking at some expensive options to tackle the severe drought. “We’re facing historic drought conditions,” Emma Detwiler said.
Could wastewater be the solution to our drought problems? Valley Water thinks so and they are doubling down on it by expanding their North San Jose advanced water purification center and planning on building a new plant in Los Atos to produce millions of gallons of purified drinking water. In the heart of Silicon Valley, […]
As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service is helping customers save water every day through expanded water conservation programs and educational resources. These programs and resources include newly launched lawn-to-garden and spray-to-drip rebates, which offer incentives for Cal Water customers to make their landscaping and irrigation systems as efficient as possible.
‘Burn Scars’ of Wildfires Threaten Drinking Water in Much of California and the West
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times'/Kaiser Health Newsby Sara ReardonColorado saw its worst fire season last year, with the three largest fires in state history and more than 600,000 acres burned. But some of the effects didn’t appear until this July, when heavy rain pushed sediment from damaged forests down mountainsides, causing mudslides that shut down sections of Interstate 70 for almost two weeks.
La Niña is About to Take the Southwest Drought from Bad to Worse
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Mercury Newsby Rachel RamirezGlobal scientists reported in August that due to the climate crisis, droughts that may have occurred only once every decade or so now happen 70% more frequently. The increase is particularly apparent in the Western US, which is currently in the the throes of a historic, multiyear drought that has exacerbated wildfire behavior, drained reservoirs and triggered water shortages. More than 94% of […]
Here’s How California’s Drought is Impacting Bay Area Reservoirs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /NBC Bay Areaby Robert HandaCalifornia is running out of water. That’s the harsh assessment by experts who say 90% of the state is dealing with drought conditions with the threat of mandatory statewide water restrictions looming. The most glaring indications of the drought in the Bay Area are the local reservoirs. The reservoirs during the last drought were relatively […]
Marin Water Exploring Desalination to Tackle Severe Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KRON 4 San Franciscoby Noelle BellowReservoirs continue to dry up in Marin County and everyone agrees that conservation efforts are ‘not’ where they need to be. Now, the Marin Municipal Water District is looking at some expensive options to tackle the severe drought. “We’re facing historic drought conditions,” Emma Detwiler said.
Valley Water Hopes Plan to Expand Wastewater Purification Can Lead Santa Clara County Out of Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /ABC 7 News Bay Areaby Dustin DorseyCould wastewater be the solution to our drought problems? Valley Water thinks so and they are doubling down on it by expanding their North San Jose advanced water purification center and planning on building a new plant in Los Atos to produce millions of gallons of purified drinking water. In the heart of Silicon Valley, […]
Cal Water Expands Water-Saving Programs for Customers Amid Growing Drought Emergency
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Kern Valley SunAs the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service is helping customers save water every day through expanded water conservation programs and educational resources. These programs and resources include newly launched lawn-to-garden and spray-to-drip rebates, which offer incentives for Cal Water customers to make their landscaping and irrigation systems as efficient as possible.