U.S. Water Data, Refreshed Daily

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New U.S. Geological Survey tool displays where water is – and isn’t – in the Lower 48 states.

The Stream, January 16, 2020: Foul-Smelling, Discolored Tap Water Infects Neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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The Global Rundown Stinky, foul-tasting water infiltrates neighborhoods…

Water Crises Again Ranked a Top Global Risk in World Economic Forum Report

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For the first time in the history of the Global Risks Report, respondents ranked environmental factors as the top five risks that are most likely to occur.

The Stream, January 15, 2020: Tap Water in One in Eight Minnesota Homes is Tainted by Nitrate, Study Finds

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The Global Rundown Nitrate is found in the tap water of one…

After Plumbing Code Setback, Georgia Health Officials Refocus Legionella Prevention Effort

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New working group mulls regulatory options for dealing with America’s…

The Stream, January 14, 2020: Communities in West Michigan Reel from Long-Term PFAS Contamination

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The Global Rundown Communities in western Michigan grapple with…

Federal Water Tap, January 13: House Passes PFAS Bill

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The Rundown House bill includes controversial provisions that…

HotSpots H2O: Jakarta Reels from Heaviest Rainfall on Record

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Floodwaters submerged large parts of Indonesia’s capital, a situation made worse by the city’s severe land subsidence.

The Stream, January 9, 2020: Tap Water Turns Salty in Drought-Stricken Bangkok, Thailand

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The Global Rundown Seawater seeps into the parched Chao Phraya…

The Stream, January 8, 2020: Puerto Rico Earthquakes Cut a Third of the Island’s Water Supplies

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The Global Rundown A wave of earthquakes rocks Puerto Rico,…