Across the U.S., cities and towns are being forced to throw more money at solving blockages as consumers buy (and flush) more wipes than ever. Even before the pandemic, Americans were already flushing far too many wipes into the sewer system. After a year of staying at home, the pipe-clogging problem has gotten worse.
The past year has shown Arizonans how critical water is to all we hold dear. It’s a pillar of public health, a precious and finite resource, and the lifeblood of our economy and food production. Water is essential for life, and climate change is shrinking already scarce supplies. Fortunately, we also know what we can do […]
Last week, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order declaring a statewide drought emergency. In the press release that followed, he urged Utahns to “evaluate their water use and find ways to save not only because of current drought conditions but also because we live in one of the driest states in the nation.”
A national moratorium on water shutoffs could have prevented almost half a million Covid infections and saved at least 9,000 lives, according to new research. Good hygiene is essential to preventing the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus. Amid pressure from public health experts and rights groups, hundreds of utilities and states suspended disconnections for […]
An extra dry summer with potential for water shortages – that’s what state and federal officials are telling Californians to prepare for. Predictions for 2021 are bleak. Lake levels are low and the Sacramento region is not getting the spring showers many hoped for.
California’s drought conditions might normally prompt calls for shorter showers and shutting off sprinklers. But Californians are in no mood to hear it after a year of pandemic deprivation. Especially from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is facing an almost certain recall election after imposing multiple rounds of business closures and constantly telling residents to stay […]
America’s Obsession With Wipes is Tearing Up Sewer Systems
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bloomberg CityLabby Gerald Porter Jr.Across the U.S., cities and towns are being forced to throw more money at solving blockages as consumers buy (and flush) more wipes than ever. Even before the pandemic, Americans were already flushing far too many wipes into the sewer system. After a year of staying at home, the pipe-clogging problem has gotten worse.
Opinion: Too Many in Arizona Lack Water Security. It’s Time to Rethink How We Manage It
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AZ Centralby Chris Kuzdas and Haley PaulThe past year has shown Arizonans how critical water is to all we hold dear. It’s a pillar of public health, a precious and finite resource, and the lifeblood of our economy and food production. Water is essential for life, and climate change is shrinking already scarce supplies. Fortunately, we also know what we can do […]
The Water Tap: Utah’s Exceptional Drought Calls for Exceptional Measures. Or Does It?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Spectrumby Joan MeinersLast week, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order declaring a statewide drought emergency. In the press release that followed, he urged Utahns to “evaluate their water use and find ways to save not only because of current drought conditions but also because we live in one of the driest states in the nation.”
Ban On U.S. Water Shutoffs Could Have Prevented Thousands of Covid Deaths – Study
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Guardianby Nina LakhaniA national moratorium on water shutoffs could have prevented almost half a million Covid infections and saved at least 9,000 lives, according to new research. Good hygiene is essential to preventing the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus. Amid pressure from public health experts and rights groups, hundreds of utilities and states suspended disconnections for […]
California Water Officials Tell Communities To Prepare For Potential Water Shortages
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CBS Sacramentoby Anna GilesAn extra dry summer with potential for water shortages – that’s what state and federal officials are telling Californians to prepare for. Predictions for 2021 are bleak. Lake levels are low and the Sacramento region is not getting the spring showers many hoped for.
California’s Drought is Back, but Nobody Wants to Hear it from Newsom
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Politicoby Debra KahnCalifornia’s drought conditions might normally prompt calls for shorter showers and shutting off sprinklers. But Californians are in no mood to hear it after a year of pandemic deprivation. Especially from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is facing an almost certain recall election after imposing multiple rounds of business closures and constantly telling residents to stay […]