Disaster Experts Develop Covid-19 Guidelines for Water-Related Emergencies

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The coronavirus pandemic is adding layers of complexity to already…

Utilities in Developing Countries, in Financial Tailspin, Try to Keep Water Flowing During Pandemic and Beyond

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Water utilities are experiencing a ‘double hit’ in their finances that could hinder operations into the future.

EPA Science Advisers Evaluate Agency’s Coronavirus Research Agenda

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The group of experts that advises the U.S. Environmental Protection…

The Stream, May 27, 2020: Heavy Rains Boost Great Lakes Michigan and Huron by 2.4 Trillion Gallons

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The Global Rundown Heavy rainfall in Michigan boosts already-high…

Federal Water Tap, May 26: EPA Administrator Talks PFAS, Groundwater in Senate Hearing

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The Rundown EPA Administrator Wheeler answered questions about…

HotSpots H2O: Powerful Cyclone Amphan Uproots Millions in Bangladesh and India

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Parts of Bangladesh and eastern India are reeling in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan, the most powerful storm to hit the region in more than a decade. 

The Stream, May 26, 2020: 3 Billion People Are Unable to Wash Their Hands at Home, Charity Group Estimates

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The Global Rundown Charity group WaterAid estimates that 3 billion…

Country’s Aging Dams, a ‘Sitting Duck,’ Facing a Barrage of Hazards

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Repairing all the country’s deficient dams could cost $70 billion. Having them fail would come with a far greater price, experts say.

The Stream, May 22, 2020: Mid-Michigan Floodwaters Mix with Contaminant Ponds at Dow Chemical Plant

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The Global Rundown Mid-Michigan reels from two dam failures,…

Report Assesses State Responses to Water Shutoffs during Pandemic

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Thirteen states and the District of Columbia ordered a statewide…

South Africa Draws Up Plans So That Mass Burials Do Not Pollute Groundwater

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They've seen the digging of trenches in Iran and New York. Now…