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California
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Comment period extended again for Nicasio Reservoir expansion

The comment period on the Nicasio Reservoir capacity increase proposal has been extended due to community concern.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Thousands without water in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch as DWP makes emergency repairs

Emergency repairs at an L.A. Department of Water and Power pump station left approximately 9,200 households in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch without water. A valve failure during repairs halted water flow from a 10-million-gallon tank to local pipes.
LA real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Uisce Eireann over halfway through 'critical' repair works on Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare water supply

Repairs to five major leaks in Dublin's water pipeline began during the August Bank Holiday due to typically lower demand.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: California agriculture industry spars over converting land to solar farms

"More than 13,000 acres of fertile land had already been converted... We are rooted in agriculture... Solar energy has a role in our region's future, but it cannot come at the cost of our farmland."
Agriculture
#flooding
#thames-water
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Burst water main leaves thousands of south east London homes without water

A burst water main on Ilderton Road, SE16 has left thousands of homes in south east London without water, affecting numerous areas including SE1, SE5, SE8, SE11, and SE14.
London
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Rotherhithe: Hundreds of homes left without water after pipe bursts in south-east London

Hundreds of homes in south London lack water due to a burst pipe, affecting several postcodes.
#infrastructure
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Water company set to tunnel '24/7' from one side of Gallows Corner to the other

Essex & Suffolk Water is using a 24-hour drilling technique for tunneling under the A127 as part of the Gallows Corner flyover works.
fromMyNorthwest.com
3 months ago
New York City

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a major leak in NYC's water tunnel will be delayed until after 2027.
Pausing the project was necessary due to current drought conditions affecting reservoirs.
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
3 months ago

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a major leak in NYC's water tunnel will be delayed until after 2027.
Pausing the project was necessary due to current drought conditions affecting reservoirs.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

East London homes without water after burst pipe as heatwave hits 30C

A burst water pipe in Dagenham has disrupted water supply, affecting households in parts of Dagenham and Rainham, particularly as temperatures exceed 30C across London.
Miscellaneous
#water-conservation
#drought
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Europe news

Seventeen areas being monitored for water shortages amid wall-to-wall sunshine and drought fears

Good weather can mask serious water supply challenges, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany forced to deal with drought DW 05/31/2025

Germany faces severe drought conditions impacting agriculture and increasing wildfire risks, prompting warnings about future water shortages.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

ANOTHER Gallows Corner diversion hit with emergency works as water pipe bursts

Lower Bedfords Road has one lane closed due to a burst water pipe, and traffic lights are implemented for safety during repairs.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Water bosses appeal to public to avoid wastage as hot spell to strain supplies

Water supplies remain strained across parts of Ireland, leading to hosepipe bans and restrictions due to forecasted heat.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Climate change threatens one-third of global chip production

One-third of global semiconductor production is at risk from climate change, jeopardizing the $1 trillion industry if adaptations are not made.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Repairs underway after burst pipe in Camden leaves properties with water issues

Thames Water has confirmed the incident in Plender Street this afternoon (July 6). As a result of the incident, tap water flow has been impacted, with some properties experiencing low water pressure or no water at all.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed says mega dam GERD on the Nile now complete'

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is complete and is presented as an opportunity for all, despite concerns from Egypt and Sudan.
Canada news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Revealed: The large pockets of country at risk of contaminated drinking water

Large areas of drinking water supply remain at contamination risk despite treatment plant upgrades.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Golden Mussel Presents Widespread Threat To Major California Reservoir | KQED

Golden mussels like to stick to hard surfaces - like those pipes and pumps - and that has state officials concerned. They're going to grow, they're going to settle out, attach onto the walls, and then begin forming those colonies.
California
Public health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US?

Critical infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, necessitating reevaluation of safeguarding measures.
Analog solutions alongside modern technology can enhance security for hospitals and water facilities.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santos: A strong water year, but conservation and planning remain essential - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's water outlook is positive due to healthy reservoirs and groundwater, but conservation remains essential.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Palisades reservoir back in service. Questions remain about why it was empty during firestorm

Santa Ynez Reservoir is back online after repairs; the incident emphasizes the need for better infrastructure management.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Delta Conveyance Project will assure Tri-Valley water supply

The Delta Conveyance Project is a smart, timely and fiscally responsible way to move California's most important water infrastructure project forward.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Delta Conveyance Project will assure Tri-Valley water supply

The Delta Conveyance Project is a smart, timely and fiscally responsible way to move California's most important water infrastructure project forward.
SF parents
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Thousands of homes across east London left with no water

Thousands of east London homes are without water, with Thames Water investigating and working to restore supply by midday.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Texas is headed for a drought-but lawmakers won't do the one thing necessary to save its water supply

Texas faces a water supply crisis exacerbated by rapid population growth, climate change, and the rule of capture that limits groundwater management.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Sonoma Water begins inflation of Russian River rubber dam to support regional water supply

The Sonoma County Water Agency began inflating its rubber dam in the Russian River, crucial for supplying clean drinking water to over 600,000 residents.
SF parents
#climate-change
Skiing
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What are the real impacts of melting glaciers? DW 05/30/2025

Glacier melting due to climate change threatens global freshwater supplies and community livelihoods. Immediate action is needed to mitigate these risks.
#fluoride
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
4 months ago

RFK's war on fluoride rings alarm with NYC health officials and dental experts

Federal officials' reconsideration of fluoride standards may impact New York City's tap water and public health.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Texas farmers struggle as Mexico and U.S. wrestle with water from the Rio Grande treaty

Water from Mexico's Rio Conchos is vital for farming in Texas, but challenges threaten water agreements.
Regional droughts and aging infrastructure hinder water deliveries from Mexico.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Bay Area company develops new technology that holds promise of safer desalination practices

New desalination technology promises to revolutionize California's water supply with minimal environmental impact.
fromABC News
3 months ago

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a massive water leak in New York City is delayed and won't be finished until after 2027.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Before the Fire, L.A. Tried to Restore Second Reservoir in Palisades

The LA water managers failed to revive an old reservoir in time, contributing to water shortages during a critical wildfire.
#california
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

California has a snowpack trifecta for the first time in 25 years

California's snowpack has marked a trifecta of average or above-average snowfall for three consecutive years, a rare occurrence.
Local conservation efforts in Southern California have bolstered water reliability amidst varied snowfall patterns.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley's wet season is winding down. Did we get enough rain?

The water supply in the East Bay is currently stable, with reservoirs at healthy levels despite slightly drier-than-average conditions.
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