South Florida could see water bill triple
New water treatment plants will make water safer for residents, but they'll see the cost in their monthly rates if the plants are approved.
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Map shows rivers most at risk as drinking water warning issued
American Rivers has published a list of the most-endangered rivers in the U.S., and those in New Mexico placed as No. 1.
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Yellowstone Lake ice cover unchanged—but "tipping point" is coming
Many U.S. lakes are suffering record low ice cover, but Yellowstone has proved resilient to climate change, say scientists.
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The West has a new way to save water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
Lake Powell water levels could reach four-year high
The lake has suffered from a regional drought for years.
Satellites reveal deadly holes in Alaskan 'ice highways'
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
California's largest reservoir is almost completely full
After years of falling waters levels and drought conditions across the state, two wet winters have eased concerns.
US map reveals hotspots of toxic "forever chemicals"
The chemicals are found in a wide range of household items and are linked to many health problems, such as increased cancer risk.
Yosemite Falls surging and "only getting bigger"
"Yosemite Falls has been making quite a splash lately in a display that should only be getting bigger," the National Park said in an update.
Huge crack in dam forces officials to release water
Permanent repairs won't be possible until spring runoff ends.
California reservoirs hit "healthiest" water levels in 10 years
An updated chart shows the current condition of California's major reservoirs.
How storm changed water levels at Texas lake
Severe weather brought torrential rain to Texas and several other Gulf Coast states this week, but there was a silver lining.
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Southern California to see water bills double
Drought contributed to the increase, as the district battles revenue declines following widespread conservation efforts.
Urgent warning issued after 60-foot crack found in dam
Evacuations are not in place yet, but the situation in southwest Utah could change rapidly as flash flood warnings are issued.
More Microplastics Are Showing Up in Our Food
The more we look for microplastics, the more we find them—including in our food.
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California's Lake Shasta set to fill completely
California's largest reservoir has risen by about 19 feet since the beginning of March alone after high rainfall.
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Oceans send "forever chemicals" back to land
Researchers found that the chemicals actually reemit back into the air when large ocean waves crash.
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California snowpack makes unprecedented comeback
In April, snowpack levels measured 110 percent of normal. At the beginning of January, the levels measured 28 percent of normal.
"Cold and significant" storm warming for Yosemite
The weather front is set to cause a sharp drop in temperatures, with more snow expected to settle in the Sierra Nevada.
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California Lake may spill for first time in 25 years
Lake Casitas in Ventura County is at 96.2 percent capacity and could spill over for the first time since 1998.
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California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January
Atmospheric science student Colin McCarthy said this is "an unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era."
China accused of buying off strategic island nation with bottled water
The Maldivian foreign ministry has denied allegations that China's donation of a million bottles of water was for the personal use of President Mohamed Muizzu.
How California reservoirs' water levels changed after back-to-back storms
Many of the state's major reservoirs experienced an increase in water levels over the past 10 days.
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How Lake Powell water levels have changed so far this year
So far this year, Lake Powell's water levels have declined since January but it can expect an increase as snow melts from the mountains this spring.
Texas map shows where water shortage is blighting parts of state
Parts of southern and western Texas are facing water shortages including drought conditions in some cases.
California rainfall map shows how state's biggest reservoir will change
The third in a series of back-to-back storms will bring more rain to California this weekend.
EPA speaks on drinking water after Dali hazardous materials leak off ship
Fifty-six containers of hazardous materials were on board and several were breached, causing contents to spill into the harbor.
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Colorado River study reveals how water is used
Researchers found that more than half of the Colorado River's total annual water flow is used on agriculture.
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Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water
The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data centers. Some tech companies have creative ways to cut water use.
California snowpack hits 14-year milestone
Three back-to-back late-season winter storms will hit the Golden State this weekend and next week.