Water Scarcity News Features
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Imperiled Source Water Body Could Be Environmental Savior As Source For Lithium
5/27/2022
While it’s well known that source water scarcity is presenting numerous drinking water problems across the country — forcing consumer cutbacks, interstate conflicts, and more — recent innovation has uncovered a silver lining, right in the heart of this historic drought.
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With Federal Water Resources Act Set For Vote, D.C. Legislator Advocates For New Drinking Water Source
5/25/2022
One of the largest drinking water systems in the country may soon make a major resiliency upgrade, as Washington, D.C. considers adding a second source waterbody to its roster.
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More Than 98% Of U.S. Southwest Now In Drought
5/19/2022
Source water scarcity is growing throughout the U.S., presenting problems for water systems and consumers as it does. Now, virtually every part of the most severely impacted section of the country is feeling the strain.
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Millions Of Californians Ordered To Cut Drinking Water Use
5/3/2022
Following a series of regulatory changes designed to curb growing water scarcity, millions of consumers in California are now facing some of the strictest drinking water limits ever.
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U.S. Interior To Make Unprecedented Change For Colorado River Water Supplies
4/27/2022
As pervasive water scarcity in the American West continues to set records and force unprecedented changes, recent emergency action taken by the seven states that use Colorado River water is one of the starkest reminders yet of just how severe the problem has grown.
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With Critical Source Water At All-Time Low, Arizona Explores Ambitious Desalination Plan
3/30/2022
Growing water scarcity throughout the U.S. is prompting creative and expensive solutions from a range of states, including a rise in “cash for grass” incentives, a multi-billion dollar effort in Los Angeles, and multiple interstate legal clashes.
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As Western Drought Persists, States Increasingly Consider 'Cash For Grass' Solutions
3/23/2022
With an ongoing megadrought and rising consumption needs, western states in the U.S. have been instituting a range of measures to cope with source water scarcity. And among the efforts have been unprecedented legal changes and a focus on reducing residential consumption for lawn care.
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Artificial Snow At Beijing Olympics Takes Toll On Source Water, Environment
2/23/2022
As the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics reaches its conclusion, it may not be best remembered for its opening ceremony, international comradery, or fierce competition. Rather, the event’s water impact could be its most significant legacy.
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Current Western Drought Determined To Be Worst In 1,200 Years
2/23/2022
Even as the acute drought gripping the Western U.S. breaks new records at an alarming rate, its latest historic milestone is jarring.
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As Historic Drought Worsens, L.A. Pursues Ambitious Plan To Secure Water Supply
2/16/2022
Officials in a major U.S. city that has struggled with water scarcity since its founding now believe they are on the path toward fundamentally solving the problem — even as drought hits historic new levels.