Water Scarcity Resources

31. Pressing The Public: "Would You Drink Recycled Water?" 2/27/2024
    Though treatment processes can guarantee that water has been completely purified — to the point where it is just as safe as regular tap water — people still feel it could cause them harm. We have to remember, however, that people's beliefs can change.
32. Will Water Scarcity Be The Death Of Fossil Fuels? 2/20/2024

    Water stress, whether caused by drought, access limitation, or contamination, has been increasingly detrimental for an ever-growing range of industries. Recently, a report by CDP, in collaboration with Planet Tracker, shed light on the significant impact of water insecurity on the financial performance of more than 4,000 companies. Of particular note are those companies in energy or energy-adjacent sectors.

33. Humans Are Depleting Groundwater Worldwide, But There Are Ways To Replenish It 1/25/2024
    Groundwater is a renewable resource, but it can take decades or even centuries for some aquifers to recover after they are depleted. Current understanding of this challenge is based mainly on where and how frequently people record measurements of water levels in wells. In a newly published study, our team of data scientists, water specialists, and policy experts compiled the first global-scale dataset of these levels.
34. Study Evaluates The Cost Benefits Of Recharge Net Metering For Groundwater Sustainability 1/22/2024

    In drought-plagued states, scientists and water authorities have been searching for ways to stretch out or replenish water sources. One such method is through managed aquifer recharge (MAR), which involves injecting water directly into aquifer wells, typically from stormwater runoff. MAR projects are a cost-effective way to avoid groundwater overdraws, but often require the participation of private landowners. To solve this, researchers have developed a program called recharge net metering (ReNeM).

35. These Cities Are Testing Small-Scale Treatment Systems And Wastewater Recycling 12/15/2023

    A lot can go wrong in a large urban water system. Pumps malfunction. Valves break. Pipes leak. Even when the system is functioning properly, water can sit in pipes for long periods of time. Water shortages are also a growing problem in a warming world, as communities across the Southwestern U.S. and in many developing nations are discovering. That's why cities have started experimenting with small-scale alternatives — including wastewater recycling and localized water treatment strategies known as decentralized or distributed systems.

36. Tackling The Challenges Of Desalination For Water Crisis Solutions 12/13/2023
    Desalination plants across the globe are turning seawater into fresh drinking water. Yet this solution is not as simple or flawless as it sounds. The process has its own set of hurdles, such as high costs and environmental impacts. So what makes us keep chasing after desalination despite the challenges?
37. The Rio Grande Isn't Just A Border — It's A River In Crisis 10/24/2023

    In the U.S., people often think of the Rio Grande mainly as a political border that features in negotiations over immigration, narcotics smuggling, and trade. But there's another crisis on the river that receives far less attention. The river is in decline, suffering from overuse, drought, and contentious water rights negotiations.

38. What Is Seawater Intrusion? A Hydrogeologist Explains The Shifting Balance Between Fresh And Salt Water At The Coast 10/13/2023
    Fresh water is essential for drinking, irrigation, and healthy ecosystems. When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives, and livelihoods.
39. What Drought-Ridden States Can Learn From Israel's Pioneering Water Strategy 9/15/2023
    Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.
40. Enhanced Water Footprint Tracking With Data Lakes 9/8/2023
    How multi-cloud data services can help protect the world's water supply — and companies' reputations.