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Sweden: Low water levels put pressure on water supplies
The Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU, has expanded its warning for low groundwater levels in southeast Sweden. In addition to Gotland, Skåne, Blekinge and Kronoberg, Kalmar and Jönköping counties are now also at risk of water shortage. At the same time, measurements from the Swedish Meteorological a
After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for years
By Qingshi Tu, Loretta Li, and Raul de Leon Rabago When people think about wildfires, they usually think about flames, smoke and evacuations. However, for many communities, some of the […] The post After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for years appeared first on Water Canada. More
As a Colorado Aquifer Runs Low, Dangerous Heavy Metals Threaten Rural Communities’ Drinking Water
By Emily Payne, Inside Climate News This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News (hyperlink to the original story), a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Julie Zahringer hears a common refrain at her
Health effects of the Aral Sea environmental disaster
Disappearing lakes are one of the most disturbing symptoms of global climate change - from Central Asia to Africa and South America, entire bodies of water are shrinking, leaving behind dust, salinity and health risks for millions of people. One of the most dramatic examples is the Aral Sea. A recen
UBS Flags 130-Year Drought Shock Across America's Breadbasket
UBS analysts say drought conditions across the US agricultural belt are the worst for March since records began in 1895 — and among the three driest months of any kind on record, behind only the 1934 Dust Bowl. With winter wheat crops already stressed and Mississippi River levels sharply down, a sec
Kazakhstan's Water Crisis: When a Deficit Becomes an Economic Ceiling
Kazakhstan is no longer framing its water shortage as an environmental issue — it is framing it as a ceiling on GDP. With a projected 50% shortfall by 2040, conveyance losses of up to 60%, and nearly half of river inflow originating upstream in other countries, the case offers sharp lessons for any
Droughts and heatwaves: by the end of the 21st century they will threaten 1/3 of the world’s population
Droughts and heatwaves are particularly severe when they occur simultaneously. A new study shows that the frequency of such extreme weather events will increase fivefold by the end of this century. The negative consequences will be felt especially by residents of poor countries in the tropical zone.
US agencies warn water sector of active Iranian cyberattacks
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FBI, CISA, NSA, Department of Energy, and US Cyber Command published a joint advisory, confirming that Iranian-affiliated advanced persistent threat (APT... More
The Ground Beneath the Water: Land Access as an Operational Risk Water Utilities Can No Longer Ignore
Urban growth is filling in the buffers around utility corridors. Upstream land conversion is raising treatment costs. Legacy site liabilities are repricing under tighter regulatory timelines. Land-related risk is already inside most water utility budgets — it just hasn't been labeled that way. This
Is AI Coming For Your Water?
Communities sound the alarm on data centres using local water and energy supplies to cool their operations. More
Holy water, blessed water – between mystery and the laboratory lens
A source of life, an all-powerful element and a key part of the purification process – water is deeply rooted in traditional beliefs and constitutes the most universal sacred element in human history. This spiritual symbolism, however, does not protect it from the mundane problem of dangerous pollut
When the Taps Go Dark
Qatar operates desalination plants producing 538 million gallons per day. Bahrain depends on desalination for 85% of its drinking water. Kuwait for 90%. Gulf states have invested $53.4 billion in the infrastructure since 2006. Then, in March 2026, war targeted those plants. Iranian drones struck Bah
Channel 4 Drama Dirty Business Exposes Sewage Scandal
As winter lingers and audiences look for gripping new television, Channel 4’s latest docudrama, Dirty Business, has burst onto the scene, turning the spotlight… More
U.S. faces massive drinking water infrastructure investment shortfall, warns AWWA report
The AWWA report projects that the average annual bill for drinking water could rise from $429 in 2025 to $969 by 2050, an increase of 126%. The AWWA report projects that the average annual bill for drinking water could rise from $429 in 2025 to $969 by 2050 More
The 36 areas in the UK facing water shortages by 2035 – mapped
Parts of Lincolnshire, London and Surrey face worst supply problems as experts warn over climate change, population growth and poor infrastructure More
The Grab: Why Every Water Operator Should Watch This Documentary
Gabriela Cowperthwaite's award-winning documentary follows investigative journalists uncovering how sovereign powers, corporations, and mercenary groups are racing to control the world's food and water supplies. For water operators managing canals, reservoirs, and irrigation infrastructure, the mess
Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer
The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover. More
Water Is Fashion’s Blind Spot. That Is Now a Business Risk
As water scarcity accelerates across global fashion supply chains, sustainability claims are colliding with a much harsher reality on the ground - and translating into measurable business continuity risk. The post Water Is Fashion’s Blind Spot. That Is Now a Business Risk appeared first on The Inter
Torrential ‘Atmospheric River’ hits Southern Spain
Since the beginning of 2026, Spain has been hit by seven major storms. This train of storms is trapped between two high‑pressure systems and therefore continues to discharge rainfall over the same region. That is why this is called an ‘Atmospheric River’. According to Juanma Moreno, president of the
The future of desalination lies in efficiency, not just expansion
By 2030, global water demand is set to outpace supply by 40%. This isn't a distant crisis; it's unfolding now. Falling reservoir levels and rising populations are forcing utilities to look beyond... More
Colorado River, final Countdown
With another federal deadline only weeks away and record-low snowfall further drying out the watershed, seven Western states face the prospect of litigation over the dwindling Colorado River. Arizona has established a $1 million legal fund while Colorado promises to bring 'the best lawyer'—all as th
Copper's Record Rally: Why Boring Management Matters More Than Ever for Water Utilities
Copper prices hit record highs above $13,000/tonne. For utilities facing EPA lead pipe mandates, operational excellence—not bigger budgets—determines survival More
The Approaching Crisis: Climate Change, Irrigated Agriculture, and the Water Utility Imperative
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Rivers of Death
By Julian Cribb; Jan 11, 2026 Published on Substack The rivers that are the lifeblood of the planet and of human civilisation are dying. Worldwide, the evidence is unequivocal, massive, unchallengeable. Humans are hastening to destroy their main source of food, drink, nature and community, as fast a
Understanding Droughts in North America: What Water Professionals Need to Know
As 85% of the US and 71% of Canadian farmland face drought conditions, water utilities across North America must shift from reactive crisis management to proactive operational protocols. This guide examines drought types, economic impacts exceeding $367 billion in the US alone, and Alberta's landmar
The New Cyber Risk Challenging America's Water: Modernization Itself
The integration of IT and OT systems has unlocked significant benefits — from enhanced operational visibility to smarter decision-making — and reflects years of hard work and commitment to innovation. This progress is a foundation for the next phase: strengthening defenses in a rapidly changing thre
Planet Enters Era of ‘Global Water Bankruptcy,’ UN Report Says
The planet’s water reserves are overstretched and polluted, pushing the warming world into a dangerous condition of “water bankruptcy,” argues a new UN University report. This is not an alarm bell for the future, the report states. Bankruptcy is present today. For water, the world is living beyond i
Global Soil Degradation Crisis: How Agricultural Practices Are Destroying Both Soil Health and Water Quality
Examining the interconnected failures of soil management and water contamination worldwide More
Al-Sisi welcomes Trump offer to resume Nile mediation as Sudan backs US initiative
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed a letter from US President Donald Trump on Saturday offering to relaunch American mediation in the long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), reaffirming Cairo’s commitment to cooperation while stressing that the Nile is the
Microbiological Testing Depth
Lee County's beach contamination reveals a global water quality monitoring crisis: culture-based testing takes 24-48 hours while contamination events last More
Uncommonly high nitrate levels this month lead Des Moines water treatment plant to run removal system
Elevated nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers prompted Central Iowa Water Works to start up its nitrate removal system this month. A network of water quality sensors shows a similar uptick in other streams and rivers across state. More
Michigan’s Other Water Crisis: PFAS’s Prevalence in Private Wells
By K.R. Callaway; Inside Climate News December 30, 2025 This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Seeking peace and quiet amid hectic careers, Sandy Wynn-Stelt and her husband Joel moved to Kent County, Michigan, in 1992. They picked out […] The post Michigan’s Other Water Crisis: PFAS’s Prevalence in Private Wells appeared first on Circle of Blue.
Water Bankruptcy and Political Collapse
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span>Tehran faces evacuation as Iran's water crisis triggers mass protests. Reservoirs at 13% capacity show the catastrophic cost of prioritizing infrastructure over operations.<br></span></p>
The largest natural disasters of 2025 - Water Issues - a newspaper about water: water, rivers, water law, EC
Humanity is paying an ever higher price for runaway climate change. Among the largest natural disasters of 2025, the most dramatic were triggered by extreme weather events. According to preliminary estimates by the Reuters agency, their economic costs exceed 100 billion dollars. Human suffering cannot be priced.
The planet's "third pole" is melting: the Himalayas are losing billions of tons of ice, threatening rivers that supply more than 2 billion people.
Satellites confirm accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers, jeopardizing vital rivers such as the Indus, Ganges, and Mekong, and the water security of billions.
Permian Basin: The making of a pressure cooker
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When Civilizations Run Dry: The Timeless Pattern of Irrigation Mismanagement
<p class="MsoNormal">When we think about water and civilization collapse, we imagine cities running out of drinking water—people dying of thirst, communities fleeing in search of water sources. But history tells a different story. Ancient Mesopotamia and the Maya didn't collapse because their populations couldn't find water to drink. They collapsed because their irrigation systems depleted the water resources needed for agriculture, and they lacked the operational frameworks to manage those syst
The AI iceberg: Why water utilities are drifting into dangerous waters without deep expertise
In utility boardrooms across the sector, "Artificial Intelligence" has become the mandatory buzzword of every strategic planning session. We are promised that AI will predict pipe bursts before they...
African leaders warn water strains are driving food insecurity, conflict, and migration
Imane LechhebSaturday 13 December 2025 - 09:46 On the second day of the Atlantic Dialogues in Rabat, African officials convened in a panel about “Securing Water and Food for a Sustainable Af...
Pakistan Uses Global Forum To Warn Of India’s Indus Waters Treaty Suspension Risks
The decision of Pakistan to bring up the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India at the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum Roundtable in Brussels signifies a diplomatic escalation and a strategic move to internationalize a dispute that has great implications for the stability of the whole region. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq...
‘The Precedent Is Flint’: How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages
Inside the PFAS Settlements: Why the Special Needs Funds Could Mean Millions More for Utilities
By Ken Sansone & Kyla Tengdin Disbursements from the landmark Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation settlements with 3M and DuPont began this past summer for eligible water systems that submitted claims documentation on time. For many systems, awards from these settlements willRead More The post Inside the PFAS Settlements: Why the Special Needs Funds Could Mean Millions More for Utilities appeared first on Water Finance & Management.
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Water Treatment & the Industries That Depend on It
When people hear about a government shutdown, they usually think of closed national parks, furloughed federal workers, or political gridlock in Washington. But one of the less obvious yet critical areas affected is water treatment and infrastructure.
Brazil may face water scarcity by 2050
Amazonas currently has consumption levels below the national average, but increasing urbanization could raise demand in the coming years.
CIWEM warns of skills gap as UK water sector seeks 43,000 recruits to deliver £100bn investment
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has issued an urgent call for action to address a growing skills crisis across the UK water sector. Its new report, Your Future...
Something is wrong with Lake Itasca, the source of the Mississippi River
Warming water may have an outsized impact on the legendary lake, which has been protected for decades.
Rivers are heating up faster than the Air − that’s a Problem for aquatic Life and People
By Li Li (李黎), Penn State (The Conversation) - When you think about heat waves, you might picture sweltering cities, &hellip;
Water Security Markets Climate And Peace On The Line Today
Ignore the tap at your peril: when water stalls, economies, ecosystems, and political truces unravel in hours. Chennai’s 2019 blackout proved that a single
Saskatchewan adopts new 1-in-200-year flood standard to boost safety, development
Saskatchewan is updating its flood risk planning rules to help municipalities grow safely and sustainably. The provincial government announced Tuesday it will adopt a 1-in-200-year flood elevation standard under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, aligning Saskatchewan’s rules with national flood planning benchmarks. The change brings the province in line with the Federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program. The updated standard reflects a 0.5 per cent annual chance of signifi
Egypt issues another warning to Ethiopia over GERD
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam warned Ethiopia against its continued unilateral action in managing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), as such actions pose a direct threat to Egypt's water security. More
Canadian business execs risk lawsuits from climate and nature risks
Brokers can help D&O clients navigate rising climate litigation The post Canadian business execs risk lawsuits from climate and nature risks appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Iran's Day Zero Water Crisis: A Nation on the Brink
Relevant Insights: By addressing meaningful topics or problems, it remains relevant and valuable to a diverse readership. The Islamic Republic faces its most severe water shortage in a century as dams...
Experts sound drought warning for next year
As Typhoon Wipha weakens, its immediate impacts, such as flooding in parts of the North, are gradually receding. However, experts are sounding the alarm over more serious challenges ahead, including flash floods, water shortages, and a potential drought crisis in 2026.
The Water Paradox: How Greece's Most Water-Rich Region Faces Agricultural Drought
A deep dive into the irrigation challenges plaguing the fertile plains of Arta, Greece — where abundant rainfall coexists with severe agricultural water shortages caused by decades of infrastructure neglect.
Coca-Cola under fire over bottling plant operations during local crisis: 'The companies take too much'
"We need it." Coca-Cola under fire over bottling plant operations during local crisis: 'The companies take too much' first appeared on The Cool Down. More
World Drowning Prevention Day: The grim truth about global migration
On July 25, we observe World Drowning Prevention Day, established by the United Nations to highlight the tragic consequences of water-related accidents and promote prevention strategies. Unfortunately, drowning is not only an issue affecting reckless holidaymakers – it is also the tragic fate of people forced to migrate due to hunger, persecution, or harsh living conditions. Each year, thousands of lives are lost to the water.
Forest fires and water quality – a regional problem
Forest fires can drastically degrade water quality, with consequences not only for people, but also for entire ecosystems. A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulderdocumented 538 watersheds in the Western United States, of which 245 were affected by fires and 293 were a control group. The analysis covered the period from 1984 to 2021 and was based on 200,000 daily measurements of water quality, including concentrations of organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment and
River of the Anthropocene
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The world’s largest dam will be built on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. Who will benefit and who will suffer?
Last Saturday, a colossal Chinese hydropower project began on the Tibetan Plateau, aiming to transform the renewable energy market. The world's largest dam will be constructed on the Yarlung Tsangpo River and is expected to generate 300 billion kWh annually. However, the idea has sparked international controversy – India and Bangladesh are loudly protesting.
What health risks lurk in public swimming pools?
Despite disinfection, water in swimming pools can still provide an environment conducive to the growth of dangerous microorganisms. In the UK, swimming pools have repeatedly been identified as sources of parasitic and bacterial infections. What are the risks associated with using swimming pools, including those in Poland, and how can we protect ourselves?
Sewage spills and coastal winds may be sending airborne microplastics into cities
A combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne microplastic particles into the world's coastal towns and cities, a new study published in the journal ...
Intense downpours over Catalonia in July. Is it normal?
On Saturday, northeastern Spain once again came under the influence of a cold drop, an intense weather phenomenon known as DANA. Violent downpours over Catalonia led to a transportation blockade in Barcelona, and serious flooding occurred in nearby towns.
Cape Town’s sewage treatment isn’t coping: scientists worried about what the city tells public
Urban water bodies – rivers, lakes and oceans – are in trouble globally. Large sewage volumes damage the open environment, and new chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds don’t break down on their own...
Record High-Intensity Heatwaves Sweep the Mediterranean Sea
June 2025 Marks Third Warmest June on Record Globally, Following 2023 and 2024. Record High-Intensity Marine Heatwaves Impact 62% of the Mediterranean Sea
Vocus launches new type of Starlink connectivity
Image: Vocus A breakthrough in satellite technology could help utilities meet new infrastructure security requirements. Vocus has unveiled a new ‘private highway’ over Starlink, which bypasses the internet entirely, enabling water utilities, […] The post Vocus launches new type of Starlink connectiv
Underwater noise modeling – a valuable tool in environmentally sound investment planning
Underwater noise - an invisible threat that can have a real impact on marine life. In an era of rapid development of offshore wind farms and offshore infrastructure, noise modeling is becoming not only a legal requirement, but also a key tool for environmental protection. Find out how modern tools such as MIKE UAS can predict the effects of acoustic human impacts on marine ecosystems - before the first pile is even driven.
Not a drop? Kabul may be the first city to run out of water
Water on credit - this is not a scenario from a science-fiction movie, but a daily reality for millions of residents of the Afghan capital. According to experts from UNICEF, the aquifers here are in danger of being completely depleted by 2030. Kabul could become a model example of the socioeconomic consequences of an extreme water deficit within a few years.
Droughts will be 35% more costly by 2035, warns latest OECD report
The progressive intensification of droughts is steadily increasing their social, economic and ecological costs. According to the Global Drought Outlook, published by the Organisation for Economic Co-...
Azerbaijan sounds alarm over Caspian Sea crisis, calls for urgent regional action
Azerbaijan has issued a serious warning on the deteriorating state of the Caspian Sea and the Kura River, urging neighboring countries to unite in a coordinated and immediate effort to prevent a regional ecological disaster. Speaking at the Astana International Forum (AIF2025), Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan's presidential envoy for climate issues, emphasized that the Caspian must not become another environmental tragedy like Iran’s Lake Urmia or the Aral Sea in Central Asia.
What’s behind the drying taps in urban India?
As the summer intensifies, turning on a tap is no longer a mundane routine across India’s smaller cities1—it has become a moment of uncertainty. In some neighbourhoods, water flows regularly, even abundantly. In others, however, residents wait three to five days, adjust to midnight supply slots, or
The hydrological situation in Poland in the spring. Analysis and forecasts of the threat of drought
Water - a key resource that determines life, economic development and environmental sustainability. Its availability in the face of ongoing climate change is becoming an increasing challenge - both in terms of quantity and quality. Poland, only seemingly abundant in water, has been struggling in recent years with increasingly frequent and intense drought phenomena. Let's find out what the hydrological situation looks like after a noticeably more abundant rainfall in May, and whether we no longer
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, shows study
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...
Egypt plans to build city in desert, supply with water from Nile
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli recently unveiled plans to build a new city in the desert that will receive about 7 percent of the Nile River’s annual water quota, Azernews reports.
New study shows huge groundwater losses along Colorado River
As the amount of water in the Colorado River shrinks, more farms and cities are turning to groundwater, which is less regulated.
Securing skills for a thriving future
With engineers in high demand across all industries, partnering with a trusted engineering group is the key to overcoming skills shortages for water utilities. Image: miss irine/stock.adobe.comBehind all of Australia’s critical water infrastructure lies a team of expert engineers, but how can utilities secure this talent during a skills shortage? Engineers are integral to the planning, […] The post Securing skills for a thriving future appeared first on Utility Magazine.
Mexico City faces worst flooding in years, with more rain on the way
The rainfall reached a whopping 45 liters per square meter in parts of Mexico City on Monday night, prompting Mayor Clara Brugada to declare that the city “had not seen a storm of this magnitude since 2017.” The post Mexico City faces worst flooding in years, with more rain on the way appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Colorado River states still have no unified long-term management plan and ‘are just about out of time,’ experts warn
As the Colorado River shrinks due to drought and climate change, the negotiators must decide who will take less water — and they need to do so in the next few months. More
Drought declared in part of UK as ‘lost village’ re-emerges with millions facing restrictions… is your area affected?
The rain that has fallen in recent days is not enough to reverse the dry start to the year and the further expected hot conditions in the coming weeks is likely to just exacerbate the situation, the Environment Agency says. Those who lived there were forced to leave when the village was flooded on September 15, 1935, but due to the dry conditions, the remnants of the place can now be seen after the water level receded.
What are the real impacts of melting glaciers? - DW
Glaciers are the planet's frozen water banks. They sustain water supply, ecosystems and even cultural traditions. But many of these sprawling beds of ice are melting. Why does that matter?
Pollution from the Tijuana river affects air quality in San Diego, finds study
The 120-mile Tijuana River flows from Baja California into the United States and discharges millions of gallons of wastewater — including sewage, industrial waste and runoff — into the Pacific Ocean...
Water wars: A global battle for public control
In the Philippines and worldwide, private sector involvement in water services has only led to broken promises of better management, rising costs, and deteriorating services. The growing number of contract terminations and public takeovers shows growing resistance against profit-driven water management and highlights the need to prioritize people over profits.
Florida’s drought conditions raise concerns about water storage | Opinion
The director of the South Florida Water Coalition writes that drought conditions during the dry season should make us think twice about lowering Lake Okeechobee water levels.
Groundwater supplies are plunging across the Colorado River Basin: Study
The Colorado River Basin's groundwater supplies are dwindling, thanks to a combination of both natural events and human pumping activities, a new study has found. The critical Western system has lost about 42 million acre-feet of water storage since 2003 — with 65 percent of those declines, or 28 million acre-feet, attributable to groundwater depletion,...
Flood protection levelled up in Calgary
Flood maps play a critical role in helping Alberta’s communities prepare for flooding and respond more effectively when it happens by guiding land-use planning, supporting emergency preparedness, and protecting people, property and infrastructure. Alberta’s government has released new Bow and Elbow River flood maps showing that Calgary’s flood risk along the Elbow River has been […]
Europe faces growing economic risks from water scarcity, ECB warns
A new analysis by the European Central Bank (ECB) warns that the euro area economy is increasingly vulnerable to environmental degradation, with water scarcity posing the most significant threat....
Study shows antibiotic-resistant bacteria adapt genes in WWTPs
An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can now predict when bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant. The new study shows that antibiotic resistance is more easily transferred between genetically similar bacteria, and that this primarily occurs in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and inside the human body. This is revealed by a study from […] The post Study shows antibiotic-resistant bacteria adapt genes in WWTPs appeared first on Water News Europe.
Cyprus faces water emergency as EU calls for investment and reform
In a report entitled “Europe’s waters: key challenges and EU solutions”, published on May 7, the European Parliament (EP) draws attention to the key issues concerning Europe’s scarcity, pollution and climate risks. For Cyprus this is quite timely. Water scarcity has become an extremely serious issue. Recent headlines ranged from “Is Cyprus running out of […]
Iraq's Water Reserves Lowest in 80 Years after Dry Rainy Season
Iraq's water reserves are at their lowest in 80 years after a dry rainy season, a government official said Sunday, as its share from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers shrinks. Water is a major issue in the country of 46 million people undergoing a serious environmental crisis because of climate change, drought, rising temperatures and declining rainfall. Authorities also blame upstream dams built in neighbouring Iran and Türkiye for dramatically lowering the flow of the once-mighty Tigris and Euph
UF researchers and other scientists developing algae bloom alert system
Some studies on project around Lake Okeechobee waters have shown signs of efficacy in system designed to raise alerts on algae blooms. The post UF researchers and other scientists developing algae bloom alert system appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
Protecting Albertans from future floods
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is now in operation, protecting lives, and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta from floods. In June 2013, southern Alberta experienced the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history, causing five deaths, displacing more than 80,000 Albertans and
Massive flood in Australia cuts off thousands from the outside world
A flood in Australia has caused massive damage in one of the country's most densely populated states. In just two days, rainfall over New South Wales reached volumes comparable to four months' worth of precipitation. The disaster has already claimed at least three lives and forced 50,000 people to evacuate their homes.
Permian basin at risk of poisonous water leaks, warns Texas regulator
Texas regulators are warning that wastewater from fracing in the biggest U.S. oil basin is causing a “widespread” increase in underground pressure — a development that risks hindering crude output and harming the environment.
Report: Non-revenue water costs U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually
According to a recent report from global water market data and insights provider Bluefield Research, nearly one in five gallons — 19.5% — of treated drinking water in the United States is lost before it reaches customers or is improperly billed. Known as non-revenue waterRead More The post Report: Non-revenue water costs U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually appeared first on Water Finance & Management.
Why Geography Matters: Understanding Israel Through Its Landscape
In conversations about Israel – whether political, historical, or religious – one critical factor often goes unexamined: geography. The post Why Geography Matters: Understanding Israel Through Its Landscape appeared first on Israel365 News. More
Managing Groundwater Challenges in Savannah’s Coastal Soil
Savannah, Georgia, with its picturesque coastline, rich marshlands, and historic significance, is also a region of unique geological and hydrological challenges. Its location along the Atlantic coast places it in an area where coastal soil types—primarily sandy loam and clay—interact with high water tables and tidal influences. These characteristics make groundwater management a critical concern […] The post Managing Groundwater Challenges in Savannah’s Coastal Soil appeared first on TechBullio
Subterranean safety valve protecting Tokyo metro from flood disaster
After visitors descend stairs winding 50 meters below ground, they emerge to an otherworldly sight -- a cavernous, dimly lit space with towering pillars reminiscent of a temple…
How Deep Sea Water is Now Drinkable and a Solution to the Global Water Crisis
What if the answer to the world’s growing water crisis was hidden in the depths of the ocean? For decades, the idea of turning seawater into drinkable freshwater has been plagued by high costs, environmental concerns, and energy-intensive processes. But now, a new innovation called deep-sea reverse
Depletion in soil moisture drives land water to flow into oceans, contributing to sea level rise
The increasing frequency of once-in-a-decade agricultural and ecological drought has underscored the urgency of studying hydrological changes. A research team from the Department of Land Surveying...
Feeding the ‘water mafia’: Sanctions relief and Iran’s water crisis
Trump comments mark the first time a US president acknowledges a "water mafia": a connected network responsible for ecological catastrophes. The post Feeding the ‘water mafia’: Sanctions relief and Iran’s water crisis appeared first on Atlantic Council.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth
Leaders hope to treat groundwater and capture more rain as the water from one of the nation’s most iconic rivers becomes less reliable.