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California Court, Despite Drought, Questions Popular Water Pricing Tool
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Increasing block rates garner closer attention.
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Groundwater Data Bill Passes California Senate
Lawmakers seek to make public a trove of groundwater data.
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Infographic: Wastewater in California’s Oil Fields
The oil industry's relationship to water is governed by a surprising ratio.
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Amid California Drought, Oil Industry Wastewater Attracts New Scrutiny
State and federal authorities move to tame use of aquifers as…
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California Drought Effect on Food Prices – Not Much
Groundwater, food imports, low fuel prices, and a strong American dollar have more influence on prices than drought.
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Infographic: California Urban Water Conservation Standards
Cities must cut water use by 25 percent in 2015.
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California Farms Use How Much Water? Nobody Really Knows
No comprehensive data exist on agricultural water consumption.
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Infographic: California Freshwater Withdrawals
A breakdown of where California's water is used most, from fracking and Nestle's bottling plant to almonds and lawns.
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California Drought Prompts Personal Adjustments
This drought is different, people say — much different.
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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Receives Temporary Dam
Rock barriers will deflect saltwater intrusion in California’s most important water body.
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Alaska Bulk Water Shipments to California Proposed
Despite a signed contract, Sitka city officials say the real test is whether water is actually delivered.
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California Water Restrictions Still Target Lawns
Few substantial changes to the latest version of conservation regulations.