Water Scarcity News Features

1. Hidden Aquifer Could Help Solve The Water Crisis 9/11/2025

   In a first-of-its-kind research expedition, a team extracted thousands of water samples from an unlikely source: a hidden aquifer that is thought to stretch from New Jersey to Maine.

2. Freshwater Disappearing At Alarming Rate: Study 7/31/2025

   Using NASA Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellite data, new research shows that areas experiencing drying have been expanding at a dangerous rate since 2002, depleting available drinking water for 75% of the world's population and contributing to rising sea levels.

3. Can Wastewater Help Fuel AI Growth? 7/9/2025

   The continuous growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) is driving a proportional demand for data centers that can manage their substantial infrastructure requirements. This, in turn, presents a significant challenge: balancing the increasing need for computing resources with crucial sustainability goals, particularly regarding water usage.

4. U.S. And Mexico Strike Water Deal Amid Growing Rio Grande Crisis 5/1/2025

   As of Monday, the United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on how water will be shared from the Rio Grande basin. This agreement comes in response to Mexico falling significantly behind on its water delivery obligations, exacerbating drought conditions in South Texas.

5. Arizona's New Water Plan: Treating Wastewater To Tackle Drought 4/24/2025

   From April 2020 to March 2025, Arizona has endured its fourth driest stretch of drought on record, underscoring the urgency of water conservation efforts across the state. With water resources strained and climate conditions remaining unpredictable, both state agencies and residents are being urged to take proactive steps in managing water use.

6. Trump Demands Water Owed From U.S.-Mexico Treaty 4/16/2025

   Amid three years of drought, Mexico has struggled to deliver on its promises to the U.S. made per a 1944 water treaty. Under the treaty, Mexico agreed to send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years. However, the country is currently experiencing the most widespread drought since 2011.

7. Is Texas On The Brink Of Running Dry? 3/20/2025

   As warmer months approach, Texas communities are bracing for another summer of water scarcity. With demand rising and supplies dwindling, what do state leaders plan to do about it?

8. Hidden Aquifer Could Change How And Where We Search For Water 2/24/2025

   Scientists have uncovered a massive reservoir of water in Oregon’s Cascade Range mountains. Researchers from the University of Oregon studying volcanic terrain mapped the amount of water stored beneath the crest of the central Oregon Cascades, discovering an aquifer significantly larger than previously thought. 

9. Trump Administration Reverses California Water Rules Amid Controversy 1/24/2025

   Just one month after the Biden administration announced long-awaited water delivery rules for California, newly inaugurated President Trump put forth a presidential action to develop a revised plan within 90 days.

10. New Reservoir Aims To Secure Water For Panama Canal 7/31/2024

    The Panama Canal has been facing ongoing challenges regarding its water supply, an issue dating back to its inception in 1914. While water levels in Gatun Lake were originally sufficient, increasing demands have continuously strained the resource.