Water Scarcity News Features

91. Big Business Starts To Get Serious About Water Scarcity 8/15/2021

    As water resources are nearing a critical point, with population growth and environmental factors putting the squeeze on supplies, water scarcity has been an emerging concern across the globe.

92. As Drought Worsens, Colorado May Pay People Not To Use Water 8/11/2021

    As drought grips much of the U.S., and one of its most vital source-water bodies in particular, state legislators may soon begin offering financial compensation to those who choose not to use that source’s water.

93. Drought Covers 95% Of West, Expected To Last Until Fall 7/28/2021

    As much of the Western United States is beleaguered by source water scarcity, research shows that the problem will persist for months.

94. UN Identifies Drought As “Next Pandemic” 7/8/2021

    As the world continues on the road to recovery from the global COVID-19 crisis, its preeminent international relations body already sees the next pandemic on the horizon: source water scarcity.

95. Something For Everyone In This Stack Of Water Conservation Tips 6/15/2021

    With temperatures rising and summer just around the corner, water meters are about to be speeding up. Not only can that get expensive, but water utilities in many parts of the country are struggling to keep up with demand.

96. Facing Record-Breaking Drought, U.S. Water Managers Appeal For Help 6/9/2021

    Numerous signs are emerging to indicate that much of the U.S. is facing significant source water scarcity issues, from Colorado to Southern Nevada.

97. California's Potential Drought Declaration Could Trigger Water War 5/12/2021

    As California faces worsening drought conditions, a statewide drought declaration could instigate critical conservation efforts from businesses and residents.

98. With Drought Worsening, U.S. Considers Regulatory First 5/4/2021

    Though sections of the United States have faced drought conditions for many years, there is at least one federal measure the country has yet to take in one of its driest regions. But with drinking water sources dwindling, the time for doing so may be now.

99. In First For U.S., Las Vegas Water Officials Want To Ban Nonfunctional Grass 4/21/2021

    As water scarcity affects wide swathes of the U.S., water systems across the country have asked consumers to take measures like forgoing car washes, replacing grass lawns with dry-weather plants, and using low-flow appliances.

100. California Prepares For Return Of Drought, Conservation 4/14/2021

     It appears that California’s recent period of source water relief has been all too short as the state once again faces drought conditions that underscore just how large of a challenge lack of this resource can be.