Water Scarcity News Features

41. Following Historic Colorado River Agreement, Federal Funding To Fuel Drought Solutions In Arizona 6/6/2023

    Building on a historic agreement between the states that consume Colorado River water, the Biden administration is now allocating source water funding for one of the thirstiest regions of the country.

42. Latest Wastewater Project In Sacramento Could Be 'The Future Of Water In California' 5/30/2023

    As the epicenter of a historic megadrought in the U.S., the Golden State is now looking toward wastewater innovation as a solution for its most critical industry. Sacramento’s influential wastewater treatment plant, Regional San, has received $1 billion worth of upgrades so that it can now provide effluent to local farms.

43. California Has Enough Water To Meet Consumption Requests For First Time Since 2006 5/2/2023

    In a twist that might surprise many who are following California’s ongoing struggles with water scarcity, the state is now positioned to fulfill consumption requests for the first time in 17 years.

44. Phoenix Announces Ambitious Potable Reuse Plan 4/25/2023

    As one of the biggest cities in one of the driest regions of the world confronts increasingly intense drought, it’s now set to employ an innovative, treatment-focused solution.

45. Biden Administration Outlines Options For Cutting Colorado River Consumption As Drought Worsens 4/18/2023

    After years of strain on water resources and months of failed negotiations between state consumers, the federal government has released details on two potential solutions for saving the Colorado River.

46. As Prolonged Drought Reaches Europe, Systems Search For Solutions 4/4/2023

    Ongoing water scarcity embodied by growing issues in the American West is quickly becoming a global problem, with Europe now preparing for the worst.

47. Following Local Criticism, Mississippi Lawmakers Abandon State-Operated Water System Plans For Jackson 3/23/2023

    The latest development in the saga of Jackson, Mississippi’s drinking water system has seen public officials retract their proposed solution following significant public backlash.

48. Wineries, Worms, And Wastewater Combine To Relieve Drought Issues In California 3/22/2023

    As water scarcity worsens in the West and beyond, one of the country’s thirstiest industries is embracing a pairing you thought you’d never see: wine and worms.

49. Lake Powell Hits Its Lowest Water Level Since Being Filled, Raising Questions About Drought Response 2/28/2023

    In the latest alarming milestone for dwindling water supplies in the West, one of the most important reservoirs in the world has been brought to the lowest point in its history.

50. California Governor Wants To Capture More Stormwater, Raising Environmental Concerns 2/22/2023

    In its latest attempt to quench a historic, ongoing drought, California is taking unprecedented regulatory action to refill its supplies.