Water Crisis Grips Cape Town, South Africa, After Drought Stretching Years

Car Washers‚ Shops Fined for Flouting Water Curbs

DayZero pushed out to May but Capetonians urged to continue saving water

Cape Town Pushes Back Day Zero by Nearly One Month

Pointing to declining agricultural water use, Cape Town officials moved Day Zero back nearly four weeks, to May 11.

California Water Board Delays Affordability Report

Citing the need for more deliberation, California regulators delayed publication of a report that will outline their preferred plan to fund and manage a statewide program to help poor residents pay their water bills.

Cape Town Outlines Plans for Emergency Water Distribution

Residents will be allowed 25 liters (6.6 gallons) per person per day at 200 collection points.

The Stream, January 22: Saudi Arabia Plans to Build Nine Desalination Plants on the Red Sea

The Global Rundown Saudi Arabia announces the construction of…

Deadly Legionella Bacteria Are Common in U.S. Building Plumbing

Water samples from cooling towers across the country show signs of the bacteria.

The Stream, January 18: The U.S. Navy Pays for Water Filtration System After Fire-Fighting Chemicals Contaminate Wells

The Global Rundown The U.S. Navy agrees to pay for a filtration…

World Economic Forum Sees Big Risks in Water and Climate

Environmental change viewed as a leading cause of disruption.

When the Water Is Shut Off

Cities employ vastly different strategies for late-paying customers.

U.S. Governors Outline Water Priorities

In State of the State speeches, governors emphasize pollution cleanup, collaboration, and funding.