The USA’s first major heat wave of the summer will overspread the West over the next few days, forecasters said, pushing temperatures to dangerous and even “life-threatening” levels across several states, including California, Nevada and Arizona. By the middle of the week, temperatures in both Phoenix and Las Vegas could reach 111 degrees, the National Weather Service […]
A significant early-season heat wave headed for western North America is threatening to deliver stifling temperatures that could break records, prime the landscape for wildfires and kick off a sizzling summer. A powerful high-pressure ridge, or heat dome, will bring unusually hot temperatures to the Golden State by the middle of this week before spreading […]
“There have not been enough investments into the water infrastructure since it was constructed. In 1977, 63% of the capital budget went to fund infrastructure repairs and by 2017 9% was going toward water, infrastructure and repairs. That is the biggest reason why we’re seeing issues on our existing infrastructure and more investment needs to […]
Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water.
A series of water main breaks in Atlanta caused widespread disruption on Saturday, as outages and severely reduced water pressure forced some businesses to close and infuriated residents who criticized city officials for failing to provide timely updates.
First Heat Wave To Scorch The West Because Of A ‘Heat Dome.’ Who Will See Extreme Temps?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /USA Todayby Doyle RiceThe USA’s first major heat wave of the summer will overspread the West over the next few days, forecasters said, pushing temperatures to dangerous and even “life-threatening” levels across several states, including California, Nevada and Arizona. By the middle of the week, temperatures in both Phoenix and Las Vegas could reach 111 degrees, the National Weather Service […]
Extreme Heat Forecast for Western U.S. May Kick Off Sweltering Summer. Here’s the Outlook
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley SmithA significant early-season heat wave headed for western North America is threatening to deliver stifling temperatures that could break records, prime the landscape for wildfires and kick off a sizzling summer. A powerful high-pressure ridge, or heat dome, will bring unusually hot temperatures to the Golden State by the middle of this week before spreading […]
California to Receive Half a Billion Federal Dollars for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Spectrum News 1by Vania Patino“There have not been enough investments into the water infrastructure since it was constructed. In 1977, 63% of the capital budget went to fund infrastructure repairs and by 2017 9% was going toward water, infrastructure and repairs. That is the biggest reason why we’re seeing issues on our existing infrastructure and more investment needs to […]
US Says Cyberattacks Against Water Supplies Are Rising, and Utilities Need to Do More to Stop Them
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC Newsby Michael PhillisCyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water.
California Water: Lake Tahoe Full for First Time Since 2019
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC10 News (Sacramento)Back to back snowier-than-average winters have boosted the water level of the lake to just below the legal limit.
After Pipes Burst in Atlanta, Many Residents Lose Water, Then Patience
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The New York Timesby Rick RojasA series of water main breaks in Atlanta caused widespread disruption on Saturday, as outages and severely reduced water pressure forced some businesses to close and infuriated residents who criticized city officials for failing to provide timely updates.