As California approaches what could be another drought, water utilities are eager to find new ways of curbing water demand. Stanford researchers have developed a machine learning model that detects unexpected water-use consumption patterns – data water utilities can use to inform resource planning and water conservation campaigns.
The World Health Organization has released a technical brief stating that current water treatment methods are expected to be effective against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The brief noted “[the] presence of the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies and based on current evidence the risk to water supplies is low.” It also […]
Utilities have seen a rise in phishing attempts and scams related to the Coronavirus, officials from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) told Utility Dive, adding that investor-owned utilities represented by the group are alert and prepared, with companies collaborating to mitigate the threat. “Bad actors are already using COVID-19 and people’s desire for information as […]
Arizona does not currently have a comprehensive program to protect its surface water quality. The state is now faced with the task of creating one following a change to federal law. The Trump administration unveiled its final rule in January redefining which waterways are regulated under the Clean Water Act, known as “Waters of the […]
California’s agriculture industry helps feed the world. California grows more than 400 food and fiber products including a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of the nation’s fruits and nuts. In fact, 99.9 percent of our nation’s commodities, including peaches, artichokes, olives, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and so many others, are grown right here in […]
A newly opened water treatment plant in Monterey, Calif., will replenish a vital regional groundwater resource with recycled water at a rate of millions of gallons per day. On an annual basis, the Pure Water Monterey treatment plant will inject at least 3,500 acre feet of water, equivalent to more than a billion gallons, into […]
Driving Water Conservation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Stanford University "Water in the West"by Michelle HortonAs California approaches what could be another drought, water utilities are eager to find new ways of curbing water demand. Stanford researchers have developed a machine learning model that detects unexpected water-use consumption patterns – data water utilities can use to inform resource planning and water conservation campaigns.
Water Treatment Practices Effective Against COVID-19, WHO says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water Finance & Management by WFM StaffThe World Health Organization has released a technical brief stating that current water treatment methods are expected to be effective against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The brief noted “[the] presence of the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies and based on current evidence the risk to water supplies is low.” It also […]
Utilities on High Alert as Phishing Attempts, Cyber Probing Spike Related to Coronavirus
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Utility Diveby Robert WaltonUtilities have seen a rise in phishing attempts and scams related to the Coronavirus, officials from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) told Utility Dive, adding that investor-owned utilities represented by the group are alert and prepared, with companies collaborating to mitigate the threat. “Bad actors are already using COVID-19 and people’s desire for information as […]
Arizona Working to Define and Protect its Waterways Cut From Clean Water Act
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Arizona Public Mediaby Ariana BrociousArizona does not currently have a comprehensive program to protect its surface water quality. The state is now faced with the task of creating one following a change to federal law. The Trump administration unveiled its final rule in January redefining which waterways are regulated under the Clean Water Act, known as “Waters of the […]
Opinion: Own Up to Bringing Water to Farmers and Help Put Food on American Families’ Tables
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Bakersfield Californianby Sen. Shannon Grove and Kristi DienerCalifornia’s agriculture industry helps feed the world. California grows more than 400 food and fiber products including a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of the nation’s fruits and nuts. In fact, 99.9 percent of our nation’s commodities, including peaches, artichokes, olives, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and so many others, are grown right here in […]
California’s ‘Salad Bowl’ Recharges Depleted Aquifer
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Governing by Carl SmithA newly opened water treatment plant in Monterey, Calif., will replenish a vital regional groundwater resource with recycled water at a rate of millions of gallons per day. On an annual basis, the Pure Water Monterey treatment plant will inject at least 3,500 acre feet of water, equivalent to more than a billion gallons, into […]