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fromWIRED
19 hours ago

Half of US Homes Have PFAS in the Water. A Filtered Pitcher Can Help

The ZeroWater Pitcher from Culligan is likely the best choice for removing PFAS, but it also removes helpful minerals like calcium and magnesium.
Environment
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
17 hours ago

Sewer Socialism, Meet Pothole Politics

Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism to serve working people in New York City during his first 100 days as mayor.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Dismal Snowpack in Colorado River Basin Puts Glen Canyon Dam at Risk of Catastrophe - SnowBrains

If the lake level drops below 3,490 feet - termed the minimum power pool - the turbines that generate electricity have to be shut down. When the water level reaches critically low thresholds, air is sucked down like a whirlpool into the penstocks, forming explosive bubbles which can cause massive failure inside the dam.
Snowboarding
Agriculture
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Irrigreen's New Smart Irrigation System Promises Smart Watering Without the Hassle-Almost

Irrigreen's upgraded water printing system requires a complete irrigation infrastructure overhaul but offers advanced technology and new features.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
Public health
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
#climate-change
fromiRunFar
4 days ago
Skiing

Every Rain Drop

Winter seems to have been skipped entirely, leading to concerns about drought and its impact on local economies.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Environment

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Skiing
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Every Rain Drop

Winter seems to have been skipped entirely, leading to concerns about drought and its impact on local economies.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
World news
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The Middle East's real vulnerability isn't oil - it's the desalination plants that supply 90% of its drinking water - Silicon Canals

The Middle East's reliance on desalinated water exposes significant vulnerabilities, particularly due to concentrated infrastructure and ongoing military conflicts.
#gaza
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel hinders repair of damaged water infra deepening Gaza's health crisis

Gaza's water infrastructure is severely damaged, leaving many without access to clean water amid ongoing conflict and blockades.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel hinders repair of damaged water infra deepening Gaza's health crisis

Gaza's water infrastructure is severely damaged, leaving many without access to clean water amid ongoing conflict and blockades.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Troubled Lake Erie is being transformed into a vast water research facility

Lake Erie still faces significant pollution challenges despite improvements, with increasing demand for clean water driving technological innovations in monitoring water quality.
New York Islanders
fromCurbed
1 week ago

This Electric-Green Stream Is Actually a Good Thing

Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island faces odor issues linked to wastewater management, prompting investigations by environmental authorities.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Francisco proposes major water, sewer rate increases by summer to upgrade infrastructure

San Francisco residents may face a 23% increase in water and sewer bills to fund infrastructure upgrades.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
Austin
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Water Infrastructure in Texas Is Failing. A Surge of New Funding Can Fix It.

Houston loses over 30 billion gallons of water annually due to aging infrastructure, leading to severe water quality and access issues.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride-then reveals it did so years ago

Birmingham's lawsuit against CAW seeks to restore fluoride in water, citing public health risks from its removal.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Behind this door is the huge fatberg that can't stop depositing poo balls on Sydney's beaches

A massive fatberg at the Malabar wastewater treatment plant has caused beach closures in Sydney due to dislodged waste being carried back to shore.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Dam It All To Hell | Defector

Hoppers, like Pixar's pre-Disney films, is a delight. The beavers' world is immersive and richly realized, grounded in science but never dry. The plot zigs and zags between moments of absurdity and emotional heft to stirring effect; I cried multiple times, and not just because of the low-hanging fruit of grandma death.
Independent films
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

A New Generation of Big Water Filters-Without the Plastic

Most water filter pitchers are made of BPA-free plastic. But as new research shows that bottled-water drinkers ingest tens of thousands of excess microplastic particles, wellness lovers have begun to look askance at water filters that are themselves made of plastic.
Beer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns

Women are responsible for collecting water in more than 70% of rural households that do not have access to mains water across the developing world. Women and girls collectively spend 250m hours a day collecting water globally. The climate crisis is exacerbating the problem, according to a new report from the UN.
Women
Agriculture
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Best Water-Soluble Fertilizer Companies for Hydroponics

Water-soluble fertilizers are essential for hydroponics and greenhouse production, ensuring precise nutrient delivery and preventing system issues.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

For This Bay Area Island City, Water Is Coming From All Sides | KQED

Alameda is developing an adaptation plan to address sea-level rise by 2028, incorporating various solutions including nature-based strategies.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World's Most Populated Regions

Land subsidence on Java Island is significantly increasing flood risk, potentially accounting for 85% of sea level rise by 2050.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

What Caused the D.C. Sewer Disaster

A major sewer pipe collapse in Washington, D.C. caused one of the worst raw-sewage spills in U.S. history, potentially linked to a design flaw from the 1960s involving boulder fill that may affect other sections of the pipeline.
#groundwater-recharge
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

As precious groundwater vanishes, a few in California find ways to bring it back

The Arvin-Edison Water Storage District effectively recharges groundwater using ponds to manage river water, countering groundwater depletion.
#water-infrastructure
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

What Toronto's $103M plan to replace broken water meter transmitters means for you | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

What Toronto's $103M plan to replace broken water meter transmitters means for you | CBC News

Toronto will replace 470,000 failed water meter transmitters over three years starting April at a cost of $103 million, as 70% have already failed and residents are being billed on estimates rather than actual usage.
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

No Solid Ground: Three Approaches to Building Below Sea Level in Rotterdam

Architects adapt foundations to environmental conditions, influencing building durability and design choices, especially in flood-prone areas like Rotterdam.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

As snow melts, drought still a big issue for Mass.

Massachusetts faces critical drought conditions in central and northeast regions despite heavy February snowfall, as cold temperatures prevent adequate groundwater replenishment.
#water-security
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf

Military attacks on desalination plants in the Gulf threaten water security in one of the world's most water-scarce regions, with Bahrain reporting Iranian drone damage to a facility.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf

Military attacks on desalination plants in the Gulf threaten water security in one of the world's most water-scarce regions, with Bahrain reporting Iranian drone damage to a facility.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 weeks ago

The Broken Sewer Line That Filled The Potomac River With Poop Has Been Repaired. What Happens Next? - Washingtonian

After 55 days of construction, which involved enough gravel to cover four football fields and enough fuel to power a dozen homes for a whole year, the pipe is once again funneling sewage from Fairfax and Loudoun Counties to the Blue Plains Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Southwest DC.
Washington DC
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Openreach says fiber can now save water by detecting leaks

Openreach's fiber-optic cables can detect water pipe leaks through distributed acoustic sensing, identifying over 100 leaks in trials and saving 2 million liters of water daily.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California, Arizona and Nevada urge Trump administration to rethink Colorado River plans

California, Arizona, and Nevada oppose Trump administration's Colorado River water cutback proposals, arguing they violate the 1922 Colorado River Compact foundational agreement.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Chemical Balance is the Key to Crystal Clear Water - Social Media Explorer

Proper pool maintenance requires chemical balance of pH, alkalinity, and sanitizer levels to prevent bacteria and algae growth while protecting equipment.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

A bit of good news: It's possible to turn around a groundwater crisis

Groundwater recovery can mitigate subsidence but may also lead to flooding, structural issues, and chemical problems in various regions.
Environment
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash - Can Air Solve the Crisis?

Data centers face community pushback over water consumption, prompting solutions like atmospheric water harvesting to provide sustainable water sources.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

How to Lower Your Water Bill During a Texas Summer - Social Media Explorer

In many Texas households, outdoor watering accounts for more than half of the total summer water use. The biggest mistake people make is watering in the middle of the afternoon. When the sun is at its peak, a significant percentage of that water evaporates before it ever hits the roots of your St. Augustine or Bermuda grass.
Austin
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

An answer to America's drought may be hiding in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

AI Is Driving the Water Crisis-And Powering the Solution

AI-driven water intelligence using sensors and predictive analytics enables companies to reduce freshwater intake by 18% and increase reuse rates to 90%, transforming water from an unmeasured utility into a competitive advantage.
#water-scarcity
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Cooking
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Case for Recycled Water Showers-and 3 Other Kitchen and Bath Innovations from KBIS

Water-efficient bathroom fixtures including low-flow toilets and showers deliver significant water savings while maintaining performance, with engineered stone manufacturers shifting to low-silica compositions for health and safety.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Repairs carried out on water main after flooding

A large split in a 30-inch water main in north London flooded a road and cut water supply to properties, requiring 40 firefighters and overnight repair efforts by Thames Water.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ancient stepwells brought back to life as India begins to run out of water

A 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad was restored after 18 months of clearing 3,000 tonnes of rubbish, providing clean drinking water to the community for the first time in four decades.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Waterfrom Design's Office / Waterfront Design

Studio Millspace Text description provided by the architects. Throughout eight months of design and on-site work, we realized that what truly matters is not the completeness of drawings, but the intuition shaped by being present. Around 70% of the layout was defined early on, while the remaining 30% was deliberately left without a set functionallowing light, behaviors, and moods to participate in forming the space.
Design
#colorado-river
#water-outage
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Making wastewater drinkable is a growing trend as water resources become more strained

Treated wastewater recycling for drinking water is becoming a viable solution in water-scarce regions, with Florida, Arizona, California, and Colorado now allowing direct potable reuse through regulated pilot programs.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Crisis-hit Tunbridge Wells water firm boss says higher bills are required

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism, keep reporting free of paywalls, and cover issues from reproductive rights to climate and Big Tech.
fromChicago Tribune
2 years ago

Robbins and Chicago leaders split on how to stop water main leaking 'thousands of gallons an hour'

"It's leaking thousands of gallons of water an hour and has been doing so for nearly a month," O'Shea said. "Chicago Department of Water Management has gone above and beyond their responsibility here offering their support to Robbins who, certainly initially, failed to address this."
Chicago
Marketing
fromPhys
2 months ago

Using influencers to encourage people to drink tap water

Influencer marketing using sensory and emotional imagery increases public acceptance of recycled tap water and promotes sustainable consumption.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

S Twatter: When text-to-speech goes down the drain

A Reg reader received an automated call warning of potential water discoloration during planned works from January 19-25. The message advised running taps for twenty minutes if the water appeared discolored - standard stuff, if a bit robotic. In the recording forwarded to us, a female voice told our reader what to expect. All good, if a little robotic. However, things went off the rails a bit when the robot attempted to read out the URL for Severn Trent: http://www.stwater.co.uk/discolouration.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Troubled waters: How the UK's water companies became a national disgrace

Donations fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering issues from reproductive rights and Big Tech to failing water infrastructure and public-health crises.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California's largest new reservoir in decades secures federal approval

The proposed 1.5 million acre-foot Sites Reservoir would store water from the Sacramento River and distribute it during droughts to several parts of California, including the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, Southern California and the Bay Area. Stretching about 4 miles across and 13 miles north to south, it's meant to provide water to approximately 24 million people, and it would mark California's first major reservoir project since 1979, when New Melones Lake was completed.
California
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

AI's growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk

As water-intensive data centres expand worldwide, their impact on sanitation, inequality and disease is emerging as a serious and under-examined threat. Bubble is probably the word most associated with AI right now, though we are slowly understanding that it is not just an economic time bomb; it also carries significant public health risks. Beyond the release of pollutants, the massive need for clean water by AI data centres can reduce sanitation and exacerbate gastrointestinal illness in nearby communities, placing additional strain on local health infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Water supply back after 'catastrophic' burst pipe

Water supplies have been restored after a massive west London pipe burst, but many residents still face low pressure, damage, and ongoing repairs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Water restored to most Kent and Sussex homes after six days' disruption

Water restored to most homes in Kent and Sussex after nearly a week; South East Water faces investigations and possible penalties.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How a California desalination plant could help solve water shortages on the Colorado River

San Diego County Water Authority may sell surplus Colorado River water to Arizona and Nevada to help offset their drought-driven supply cuts.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How to Design with the Rain: Architectural Strategies for Rainwater Collection across Climates

Architecture must shift from water disposal to active rainwater collection, storage, and reuse through climate-specific design strategies that address distinct precipitation patterns and regional environmental demands.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Price tag drops on project to expand massive reservoir near Bay Area to increase water supplies

San Luis Reservoir dam will be raised 10 feet, adding 130,000 acre-feet and lowering project cost from $1.06 billion to $847 million.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If you're flushing the toilet with grey water, people should know': how China turned rain into an asset

A worker sweeps the track at the National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which was disrupted by heavy rain. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images The secret weapon is a network of capillary-like tubes that weave through the Bird's Nest's outer lattice, which are specifically designed to siphon away rainfall. The pipes channel rainwater into one of three underwater storage tanks, where it is filtered and prepared for recycling within the building.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I'll Never Do Laundry When It's Raining - and Here's Why

When it's dreary outside, I usually hunker down and do household chores - running the dishwasher, catching up on laundry, maybe even taking a long shower and shaving my legs. These days, though, I take the opposite approach: I never do chores that require water use when it's raining outside. That's because I recently learned that my city, Milwaukee, has a shared sewer system - which means rainwater runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater collect in the same pipes.
Environment
Environment
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Estremera: The work behind the water we all rely on - San Jose Spotlight

Valley Water provides safe, reliable water, flood protection, and environmental stewardship for nearly two million people through infrastructure upgrades, purification, and local supply expansion.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Health, Habitat, and Civic Infrastructure: Designing the City as a National Park

Cities around the world share a common goal: to become healthier and greener, supported by civic infrastructure that restores ecosystems and strengthens public life. The question is how to reach this. Global climate targets, local building codes, and municipal standards increasingly guide designers and planners toward better choices. Still, many cities struggle to translate these frameworks into everyday, street-level comfort and long-term ecological protection.
Environment
Environment
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Irrigation Systems in Johnson County, KS Face Rising Demand as Property Owners Review Water Use - Social Media Explorer

Johnson County property owners are inspecting and updating irrigation systems to reduce water waste, improve coverage, and align with current watering guidance.
Environment
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Cleaner River Thames but effects of climate change remain, health check finds

The River Thames' water quality has improved significantly, but climate change and nutrient pollution threaten its long-term ecological recovery.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Palo Alto's horizontal levee passes test, reduces flooding during storms

So, with this storm surge and the King tide event, it was a great opportunity for us to test this out. So, we came out here and we were able to further document and see how well it performed. So, we got to see that the king tide came up very close to where the pathway is behind you, and it did what it's supposed to do,
Environment
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