From the Editor
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Saltwater Intrusion Creates A Drinking Water Emergency For Millions In Louisiana
10/3/2023
Dwindling levels in one of the nation’s most important waterways has now led to a drinking water crisis for the millions of consumers who rely on it, and the federal government is stepping in to alleviate the danger.
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Drought Reaches The Midwest, Choking Out Crops And Challenging Residents
9/27/2023
Pervasive drought conditions have now reached the middle of the U.S., as cities in Southeast Kansas and beyond are facing never-before-seen water scarcity problems.
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As Scarcity Worsens, Mississippi River Users Seek Protective Compact
9/26/2023
Looking ahead toward the future for one of the country’s most iconic rivers, officials have taken steps to better protect their local source water as climate change seems poised to present increasing challenges.
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Debate Rages Over Dams And Reservoirs As Colorado River Runs Out
9/20/2023
As one of the nation’s most critical and iconic water bodies grows increasingly scarce, those who depend on it are trying to figure out how they can grab more for themselves.
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Ohio Suspends Produced Water Injection Wells Over 'Imminent Danger' To Health And Environment
9/19/2023
Wastewater operations designed to handle produced water from oil and gas operations in Ohio have been forced to shut down over their potential impact on the environment and consumers.
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Direct Potable Reuse Is Finally Getting The Support It Needs To Fight Water Scarcity
9/13/2023
After years of undue consumer resistance, an innovative wastewater treatment practice is finally gaining the traction it needs to make a dent in the growing water scarcity crisis.
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5 Cities In The U.S. Just One Disaster Away From A Catastrophic Water Crisis
9/12/2023
High-profile environmental and infrastructure crises around the country have raised concerns about just how close our drinking water and wastewater systems are to potential catastrophe.
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Racing Towards Sustainability
9/8/2023
As water and wastewater utilities come to grips with decarbonization, many have set ambitious targets to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. To evaluate progress across the industry, global water technology company Xylem commissioned a survey of 100 utilities. I spoke with Austin Alexander, Xylem's VP of Sustainability and Social Impact, to break down the results and key trends driving a greener water industry.
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Report Indicates U.S. In Real Danger Of Running Out Of Groundwater
9/5/2023
A concerning trend for the nation’s drinking water now seems poised to become a full-blown crisis following the results of new data analysis.
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Water Managers Raise Alarm Over Dipping Water Levels For The Potomac River
9/5/2023
Levels for yet another iconic national waterway are dropping and this time, it’s demonstrating that drought has reached beyond the dry Southwest and into the nation’s capital.