Water Contamination Risks Lurk in Plumbing of Idled Buildings

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Stagnant water is a breeding ground for bacteria. Before reopening shuttered buildings, the internal water systems need to be investigated, plumbing experts say.

The Stream, April 14, 2020: China Withheld Mekong River Water from Drought-Hit Downstream Nations, Study States

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The Global Rundown New research by a U.S.-based company states…

Industry Survey Indicates Revenue Challenges for U.S. Water Utilities

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A rising number of water utilities expect that the coronavirus…

What’s Up With Water – April 13, 2020

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Construction in US flood zones, largest dam removal project in US history gets key permit, and preparing for Covid-19 in Jordan's largest refugee camp. Plus CoB story on water utility revenues in the pandemic.

Federal Water Tap, April 13: House Democrats Advocate for Water Funding in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill

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The Rundown House Democrats offer competing water funding visions…

HotSpots H2O: Water Cuts for Millions in Tripoli as Libya Coronavirus Caseload Rises

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Unrelenting conflict is hindering Libya’s efforts to combat the new coronavirus.

House Bill Would Ban Water Shutoffs, Require Water Service Reconnection

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Legislation introduced in the House today would offer states…

Handwashing in a Time of Covid-19: A DIY Los Angeles Story

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In Skid Row, an area on the eastern edge of downtown Los Angeles, more than 2,700 people live unsheltered on the street. City leaders, concerned that the new coronavirus could spread rapidly in the absence of adequate hygiene, ordered 250 public handwashing stations in mid-March.

The Stream, April 10, 2020: U.S. Cities Violate Flood Protection Laws and Face Few Penalties, Analysis Finds

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The Global Rundown Local governments around the U.S. frequently…

IRC Warns of Covid-19 Risks in Vulnerable Countries

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The International Rescue Committee warns that fragile countries are “ill equipped to handle an unprecedented pandemic on their own.” The report from the respected humanitarian organization focuses on vulnerabilities in South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, as well as conditions in camps for refugees and displaced people.

The Stream, April 9, 2020: Arizona Utilities Deliberate Ways to Collect Unpaid Bills Once Covid-19 Crisis Ends

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The Global Rundown Cities in Arizona that have temporarily suspended…

Water Shutoffs Are Suspended, But the Bills Will Still Be Due

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Many utilities will not disconnect water during the coronavirus emergency. But residents are still required to pay their bills when it’s over.