Water Scarcity News Features

  1. How Poland Springs Attempted To Thwart Water Protection Rules 11/15/2023

    A recent effort to protect source water in Maine was thwarted by a surprising opponent: lobbyists representing one of the world’s largest bottled water companies.

  2. 'Buy American' Regulations Could Be Stalling Critical Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Projects 11/8/2023

    As water scarcity becomes an existential issue throughout the U.S., federal officials have earmarked massive capital to go toward infrastructure projects that will help conserve the valuable resource. But as some of the most drought-stressed regions attempt to deploy those funds, they are running into some surprising legislative obstacles.

  3. Water Officials In California Demand New Consumption Plan From Central Valley Farms 11/1/2023

    The heart of America’s farming industry and increasingly scarce water are coming to a head, as officials warn that farmers are getting dangerously close to pushing supplies to the brink.

  4. As Drought Reaches Midwest, Iowa Considers First-Ever Wastewater Recharge Program 10/30/2023

    A powerful wastewater treatment practice is catching the eyes of officials in Iowa as pervasive source water scarcity reaches new regions of the country.

  5. One Of The Country's Thirstiest Cities Now Has A Plan To Turn Waste Into Water 10/25/2023

    A fast-growing capital city in one of the driest regions of the country is turning to an innovative wastewater treatment process to serve consumers well into the future.

  6. El Niño Storms Gain Strength As California Scrambles To Prepare For More Stormwater 10/4/2023

    The dangerous fluctuations for drinking water and stormwater systems caused by climate change — vacillating between drought conditions and high-volume rain — seem to be coming to a head as an infamous storm builds its strength and heads toward the nation’s thirstiest state.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.