Remedies for Nitrate-Contaminated Water in California are Anything but Quick, Cheap

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John and Rosenda Mataka never gave a thought to their tap water until 1995, when the city of Modesto took over the town of Grayson’s water supply wells and informed everyone that they had been drinking nitrate-contaminated water for over a decade.

Nitrate Contamination Spreading in California Communities’ Water

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The California Watch nitrates project revealed that wells that serve more than two million Californians have been contaminated with nitrates at levels that surpass the public health limit.

Army Corps Defends Dam Operations in Tennessee

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Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., has called for a hearing on flood releases from a dam upstream from Nashville, while the city attempts to clean up.

Sudan’s Fight Against the Guinea Worm

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The Guinea worm has the potential to become the second completely eradicated disease in human history—but the political stability of one African nation will play a crucial role.

Clean Water Act Proposal Would Strengthen Federal Protection

Opponents call the proposal a federal power grab, while the bill's author says it would restore the original intent of the landmark water legislation.

International Target for Reducing Biodiversity Losses Not Met, UN Report Says

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Freshwater species and many aquatic habitats are threatened by pollution and climate change, among other factors.

Indigenous Groups in Ecuador Protest Water Reform Bill

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The water legislation would consolidate too much power in the hands of the government, protesters say.

Peter Gleick: More on Climate Deniers and Their Abuse of Science

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An analysis of the special interest rhetoric behind climate changes biggest naysayers.

California Water Board Changes Power Plant Regulations to Protect Aquatic Life

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Power plants will be required to change their cooling systems to reduce the amount of water they withdraw from oceans and estuaries as a result.

Nile Basin Countries Fail to Sign River Treaty Again

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Egypt and Sudan have rejected the proposed Nile Basin agreement as it stands, while the other seven members vow to press on.

Climate Change, Population Growth Threaten to Dry Up Britain’s Rivers

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As Britain's water supply faces fluctuation, an environmental group is calling for systemic reform and improved conservation.

The War on Tap Water: An Exclusive Excerpt from Peter Gleick’s Bottled and Sold

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"The growth of the bottled water industry is a story about 21st century controversies and contradictions: poverty versus glitterati; perception versus reality; private gain versus public loss of the last century."