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Dry Wells in Northern California Bring Home the Costs and Stresses of Drought
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A relentless interval of hot, dry weather, made worse by the buildup of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere, has turned Glenn County, California, and the surrounding area, into a cauldron of flame, dust, and smoke.
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As a Hot, Dry Summer Begins in California, More Water Wells Are Failing
Government agencies and nonprofit groups are preparing for difficult months ahead.
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California Report Tallies Hundreds of Failing Water Systems in the State
Hundreds more systems are at risk of not being able to meet drinking…
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Hidden Flood Risk for San Francisco Bay Area Communities Lurks Underground
Flooding linked to rising groundwater levels is a neglected consequence of rising seas. Bigger walls won't keep it out.
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Speaking Of Water With Peter Gleick – California Drinking Water Bill
Dr. Peter Gleick, President Emeritus of the Pacific Institute, discusses the new clean water bill signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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In Bid for Cleaner Water, California Seeks Arranged Utility Marriages
Uniting small, failing utilities with larger neighbors can fix water problems.
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Severe Drinking Water Contamination Surfaces After Brutal Camp Fire
California town’s water pipes fouled by benzene and other toxic compounds.
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With Alternate Water Sources, Some Paradise Businesses Reopen
County health department requires trucked-in water for restaurants.
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Scenes From Paradise, Four Months After the Camp Fire
The Camp Fire was the most destructive in California's history. Recovery will take years.
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‘It Will Probably Resemble a Military Operation’: Q&A with Andrew Whelton on Recovery of Paradise Water System
Andrew Whelton leads a Purdue University research team that is advising the town’s water utility.
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Despite Unity of Purpose, Familiar Schisms Appear As California Lawmakers Rekindle Clean Water Funding Debate
Three options on are the table for helping water utilities deliver clean water.
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California Water Board Outlines $606M Bill Assistance Program
The state looks for ways to help poor households with the increasing cost of drinking water.