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#environmental-impact
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day 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.
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
3 days 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.
California
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

Citing LA fire victims, Trump orders more water for Central Valley agriculture and less for fish

The recent executive order aims to secure more water for Central Valley agriculture, potentially harming the environment.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day 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.
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
3 days 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.
California
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

Citing LA fire victims, Trump orders more water for Central Valley agriculture and less for fish

The recent executive order aims to secure more water for Central Valley agriculture, potentially harming the environment.
more#environmental-impact
#infrastructure
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Completely Dry': How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water

Firefighting efforts are hampered by inadequate water supply systems during the Los Angeles fires.
fromABC News
3 days 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 massive water leak in New York City is delayed and won't be finished until after 2027.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Swedish police probe water sabotage attempt on Gotland DW 03/03/2025

Swedish police investigate attempted sabotage of Gotland's water supply, potentially endangering the entire island.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US news

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Santa Ynez Reservoir in Palisades must be drained again after more leaks found

Santa Ynez Reservoir repairs face delays; a new round of leaks discovered extends the timeline for service restoration to mid- to late June.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Bexley road to close for 10 days for Thames Water works

Fraser Road will close for 10 days for water pipe installation to upgrade Bexley's water network and meet future demand.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Completely Dry': How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water

Firefighting efforts are hampered by inadequate water supply systems during the Los Angeles fires.
fromABC News
3 days 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 massive water leak in New York City is delayed and won't be finished until after 2027.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Swedish police probe water sabotage attempt on Gotland DW 03/03/2025

Swedish police investigate attempted sabotage of Gotland's water supply, potentially endangering the entire island.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US news

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Santa Ynez Reservoir in Palisades must be drained again after more leaks found

Santa Ynez Reservoir repairs face delays; a new round of leaks discovered extends the timeline for service restoration to mid- to late June.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Bexley road to close for 10 days for Thames Water works

Fraser Road will close for 10 days for water pipe installation to upgrade Bexley's water network and meet future demand.
more#infrastructure
#california
California
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

California Rain Forecast Has Water Managers Waiting with Bated Breath'

California's upcoming storms are crucial for addressing precipitation deficits and replenishing vital water sources, especially the Sierra Nevada snowpack.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

It's been a warm winter, and California's snowpack shows it

California's snowpack is currently 85% of average, with regions showing stark differences due to climate change impacts.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years? Sierra Nevada snowpack 85% of normal with more storms forecast

Northern California's water outlook remains healthy, with reservoirs full and less likelihood of summer water restrictions.
California is experiencing favorable winter conditions after years of drought.
California
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

California snowpack falls well below average in January. Will back-to-back Sierra storms help?

California's snowpack is significantly below average due to a dry January, creating concerns about water supply for the state.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack reached 96% of historical average, marking a significant recovery following years of severe droughts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack reached 96% of average, marking the third consecutive year of above-average levels, which aids in water supply stability.
California
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

California Rain Forecast Has Water Managers Waiting with Bated Breath'

California's upcoming storms are crucial for addressing precipitation deficits and replenishing vital water sources, especially the Sierra Nevada snowpack.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

It's been a warm winter, and California's snowpack shows it

California's snowpack is currently 85% of average, with regions showing stark differences due to climate change impacts.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years? Sierra Nevada snowpack 85% of normal with more storms forecast

Northern California's water outlook remains healthy, with reservoirs full and less likelihood of summer water restrictions.
California is experiencing favorable winter conditions after years of drought.
California
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

California snowpack falls well below average in January. Will back-to-back Sierra storms help?

California's snowpack is significantly below average due to a dry January, creating concerns about water supply for the state.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack reached 96% of historical average, marking a significant recovery following years of severe droughts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack reached 96% of average, marking the third consecutive year of above-average levels, which aids in water supply stability.
more#california
#fluoride
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago
Portland food

Something (Isn't) in the Water

Fluoride absence in Portland's water contributes to higher cavity rates among residents.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Miami-Dade County Commission votes to take fluoride out of tap water. What's next?

Miami-Dade County has voted to end the addition of fluoride to drinking water, spotlighting a growing trend against water fluoridation.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago
Miami food

Florida moves closer to statewide fluoride ban with strong Senate support

Florida may ban fluoride in public drinking water, reversing a major public health achievement and drawing division among lawmakers.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
Health

Why We Can't Rely on Science Alone to Make Public Health Decisions

Fluoride fluoridation is becoming a heated public health issue, triggering debates over scientific evidence and health risks.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Tuesday's vote could ban fluoride from Miami-Dade drinking water. Will mayor veto?

Miami-Dade County is on the verge of potentially banning fluoride in drinking water, a practice long endorsed for dental health.
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago
Portland food

Something (Isn't) in the Water

Fluoride absence in Portland's water contributes to higher cavity rates among residents.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Miami-Dade County Commission votes to take fluoride out of tap water. What's next?

Miami-Dade County has voted to end the addition of fluoride to drinking water, spotlighting a growing trend against water fluoridation.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago
Miami food

Florida moves closer to statewide fluoride ban with strong Senate support

Florida may ban fluoride in public drinking water, reversing a major public health achievement and drawing division among lawmakers.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
Health

Why We Can't Rely on Science Alone to Make Public Health Decisions

Fluoride fluoridation is becoming a heated public health issue, triggering debates over scientific evidence and health risks.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Tuesday's vote could ban fluoride from Miami-Dade drinking water. Will mayor veto?

Miami-Dade County is on the verge of potentially banning fluoride in drinking water, a practice long endorsed for dental health.
more#fluoride
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2bn people, says UN

Retreating glaciers threaten food and water supply for 2 billion people, affecting agriculture and exacerbating food insecurity.
California
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Southern California's water crisis is fueling fires. These maps show just how dry the region is

Southern California faces severe dryness, increasing wildfire risk and potential drought conditions into 2025 due to low soil moisture and poor water storage.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago
East Bay food

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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2bn people, says UN

Retreating glaciers threaten food and water supply for 2 billion people, affecting agriculture and exacerbating food insecurity.
California
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Southern California's water crisis is fueling fires. These maps show just how dry the region is

Southern California faces severe dryness, increasing wildfire risk and potential drought conditions into 2025 due to low soil moisture and poor water storage.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago
East Bay food

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.
more#climate-change
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco Giants

Feet of new Tahoe snow extending ski season as snowpack is at 90% of average

Tahoe's snowpack is at 90% of average, with upcoming snow promising a great ski season.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

New desalination technology being tested in California could lower costs of tapping seawater

New desalination technology in California aims to provide fresh water without harming marine life.
OceanWell Co.'s innovative pods could transform water supply amid ongoing drought challenges.
#public-safety
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when firestorm exploded

The Santa Ynez Reservoir's inoperability during a major wildfire contributed to diminished water pressure and dry hydrants in the Pacific Palisades.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thousands without power and water; some schools to remain closed and orange warning a 'certainty' with -8C expected in parts

Extreme cold weather continues with significant impact on water and power supply across multiple counties.
Authorities urge precautionary measures to prevent pipes from freezing due to harsh weather conditions.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

DWP has fixed the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year

LADWP has repaired most hydrants flagged for repairs after delays in data transmission from LAFD.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when firestorm exploded

The Santa Ynez Reservoir's inoperability during a major wildfire contributed to diminished water pressure and dry hydrants in the Pacific Palisades.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thousands without power and water; some schools to remain closed and orange warning a 'certainty' with -8C expected in parts

Extreme cold weather continues with significant impact on water and power supply across multiple counties.
Authorities urge precautionary measures to prevent pipes from freezing due to harsh weather conditions.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

DWP has fixed the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year

LADWP has repaired most hydrants flagged for repairs after delays in data transmission from LAFD.
more#public-safety
#thames-water
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Lewisham homes could be without water for second time this month

Homes in Lewisham may face water outages again this month due to a faulty pipe, prompting urgent inspections and repairs.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

New Cross residents could face water issues after pipe repair near busy train station

Thames Water and Network Rail are conducting essential pipe repair inspections at New Cross Gate Bridge.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

No water or low pressure issues across these south east London postcodes

A leak at a Crystal Palace pumping station is causing low water pressure in some southeast London areas, with repairs underway.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Water back for most homes after burst pipe fixed

Thames Water restored supply to most homes in south London affected by a burst pipe.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thousands left without water after major pipe bursts

A burst pipe in Crystal Palace left thousands without water, prompting Thames Water to deliver bottled water and work quickly to restore supply.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

South east London homes face no water and supply issues for SECOND day

Thames Water is addressing a significant water supply issue in south London caused by a burst pipe, affecting many residents for two days.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Lewisham homes could be without water for second time this month

Homes in Lewisham may face water outages again this month due to a faulty pipe, prompting urgent inspections and repairs.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

New Cross residents could face water issues after pipe repair near busy train station

Thames Water and Network Rail are conducting essential pipe repair inspections at New Cross Gate Bridge.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

No water or low pressure issues across these south east London postcodes

A leak at a Crystal Palace pumping station is causing low water pressure in some southeast London areas, with repairs underway.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Water back for most homes after burst pipe fixed

Thames Water restored supply to most homes in south London affected by a burst pipe.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thousands left without water after major pipe bursts

A burst pipe in Crystal Palace left thousands without water, prompting Thames Water to deliver bottled water and work quickly to restore supply.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

South east London homes face no water and supply issues for SECOND day

Thames Water is addressing a significant water supply issue in south London caused by a burst pipe, affecting many residents for two days.
more#thames-water
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Swedish police investigate suspected sabotage on Baltic Sea island

Swedish officials reported a possible sabotage incident targeting Gotland's water supply amid broader concerns of security threats in the Baltic Sea.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California and federal government set to increase water deliveries after storms

State and federal agencies are increasing water allocations to California farms and cities due to improved reservoir levels from recent storms.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
California

Bay Area's water supply in a 'good place' as CA reservoirs fill from rain

Bay Area reservoirs are recovering due to recent rain, improving water levels and supplies.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Offline When the L.A. Fires Began

The offline status of the Santa Ynez Reservoir may have contributed to the firefighting difficulties during the recent blaze.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Status Orange low temperature warning issued for 25 counties as Met Eireann warns of 'extreme cold' this week

Severe winter weather has caused significant disruptions, affecting water and power supplies across multiple counties.
#ses-water
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Queues at water station as south London homes still impacted by Cheam works

Residents in South London faced severe water supply issues, prompting them to queue for bottled water due to a treatment works fault.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

SES water supply should return to normal by lunch' after four days of issues

Water supplies in south London are expected to return to normal by December 19, after four days of disruptions.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cheam water crisis continues as south London residents face third day without supply

SES Water is actively resolving a critical water supply issue in south London caused by a valve failure, affecting multiple areas.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

All the places you can get water from amid Cheam Water Works problem

SES Water is addressing water supply issues in south London caused by a fault at Cheam Water Treatment Works.
Residents are encouraged to use water sparingly while repairs are ongoing.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Queues at water station as south London homes still impacted by Cheam works

Residents in South London faced severe water supply issues, prompting them to queue for bottled water due to a treatment works fault.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

SES water supply should return to normal by lunch' after four days of issues

Water supplies in south London are expected to return to normal by December 19, after four days of disruptions.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cheam water crisis continues as south London residents face third day without supply

SES Water is actively resolving a critical water supply issue in south London caused by a valve failure, affecting multiple areas.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

All the places you can get water from amid Cheam Water Works problem

SES Water is addressing water supply issues in south London caused by a fault at Cheam Water Treatment Works.
Residents are encouraged to use water sparingly while repairs are ongoing.
more#ses-water
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