Water Scarcity News Features

81. 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.

82. 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.

83. 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.

84. 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.

85. Beijing Olympic Preparations Could Worsen Severe Water Scarcity 2/1/2022

    A region of the world that is feeling the worst of water scarcity will soon have the international spotlight squarely upon it, and it’s preparing by stretching its water even further.

86. Billings, Montana's Only Source-Water Body Hits A Record Low 1/12/2022

    The sole source of drinking water for one of Montana’s largest cities has dropped to a record low in another historic sign of ongoing drought that’s impacting much of the American West.

87. A Major U.S. Source Water Body Could Be Nearly Gone In The Next 25 Years 12/15/2021

    Although this is not the first time California and much of the American West have found themselves in dire drought conditions, a new study has warned that one of the region’s most historically important sources of drinking water is disappearing and may never return.

88. San Francisco Declares Water Shortage Emergency 12/6/2021

    In a latest regulatory action forced by the source water scarcity ravaging California and impacting much of the American West, San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission has declared a water shortage emergency.

89. New Mexico Water Official Presses Lawmakers To Prioritize Dwindling Source Water 12/1/2021

    In one the country’s most drought-plagued states, a water official is calling out legislators for not doing enough to prepare for increased source water scarcity in the future.

90. Could A New Packaged Water Alternative Be Good For Municipal Water Too? 11/15/2021

    As a water industry professional, you’ve no doubt seen the efforts of municipalities to promote tap water over bottled water as the original, sustainable solution. Many cities will hand out free reusable bottles to promote the drinking water their utility produces at events and reduce plastic littering streets and waterways. Your municipality may have participated in similar PR campaigns. Philadelphia, like many large cities, has created a website dedicated to its’ Drink Philly Tap cause.