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Federal Water Tap, October 12: Supreme Court Begins October Session with Interstate Water Dispute
The Rundown The nation’s highest court has several water-related cases on the horizon, starting with the Pecos River. House Democrats want the CDC to halt water shutoffs during the pandemic. The House passes a bill to clean up plastic pollution in waterways. A bipartisan group of lawmakers ask three federal agencies to protect schools from […]
House Democrats Ask CDC to Halt Water Shutoffs during the Pandemic
The CDC already moved to suspend evictions. Could water service be the next target for a national moratorium?
HotSpots H2O: Wildfire Threaten Cheyenne Water Supply
The Mullen Fire reached the southern edge of the main drinking water source for Cheyenne, the Wyoming capital.
Explainer: Who regulates U.S. drinking water, and how?
Who’s responsible for making sure drinking water is safe? Ultimately, you are. But in the U.S., federal, state and local entities are also involved.
Federal Water Tap, September 28: Lead and Copper Rule Revision Coming Soon
The Rundown As fires continue to burn in California, the EPA drafts a template for water utilities to handle electric power shutoffs. The USDA announces $268 million for rural water and sewer infrastructure. The EPA’s internal watchdog will audit the agency’s selection process for a water and sewer loan program. The EPA reaches an agreement […]
The Stream, September 22, 2020: Rare ‘Medicane’ Moves Through Greece
The Global Rundown A rare Mediterranean hurricane sweeps through parts of Greece. Hurricane Teddy is set to move up the United States East Coast. Arctic summer sea ice hits “near-record lows” this year. Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico over Rio Grande water continue to rise. The water supply of thousands has been threatened by […]
The Stream, September 18, 2020: Great Lakes Reach Record Water Levels for August
The Global Rundown Great Lakes Michigan and Huron set record levels for the eighth month in a row. Over a million people have been displaced this year in Africa because of torrential rains. No rivers in the U.K. met standards for chemical status, according to new data from the Environmental Agency. Eleven are dead in […]
The Stream, September 17, 2020: Colorado River Reservoirs Likely to Dip To Critically Low Levels
The Global Rundown New models project water shortages are more likely than previously thought in the two largest man-made reservoirs in the United States. Tens of thousands in Bermuda are left without power after Hurricane Paulette hit the island on Monday. Stolen barrels of oil and refined fuels in Colombia could end up in the […]
The Stream, September 16, 2020: Chicago Mayor Commits to Removing All Lead Pipes From City
The Global Rundown The mayor of Chicago has released a plan to eliminate the city’s lead pipes. A new report includes water recommendations to the next U.S. president. Hurricane Sally is set to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Nigeria faces a food crisis due to flooding and food shortages. Farmers in Mexico have […]
Thirsting for Solutions
Across the U.S., aging infrastructure, legacy pollution, and emerging contaminants are creating a growing urgency to pay attention to the quality of the water we drink.
The Stream, September 15, 2020: Extreme Weather Events Could Be Causing High Suicide Rates in India
The Global Rundown A new study has linked skyrocketing suicide rates in rural India to extreme weather events. Nornickel in Russia says about 10 percent of fuel remains in rivers after a spill earlier this year. Five tropical storms are simultaneously moving through the Atlantic. Torrential rainfall causes a mine to collapse in the Democratic […]
