Study finds deeper drilling across the US to access groundwater

More than 100 million Americans rely on groundwater, but a recent study finds that wells are going dry and well owners are drilling ever deeper.

Democratic presidential hopefuls campaign on clean water

Democratic presidential candidates have come out with plans to ensure all Americans have access to clean water, among them is California Sen. Kamala Harris who recently focused on water crises around the country.

Nearly 1 million Californians are without safe drinking water

Despite California’s economic prowess, nearly one million residents in the state cannot safely drink their tap water. Another million, say experts, rely on water from small, untested and unregulated wells.

California’s vulnerability to wildfires affects water districts’ liability

While recent wildfires in California have destroyed land and structures, and   killed residents, their threat to water districts has received less attention but is just as devastating.

Drought fears ease in American Southwest as snowmelt fills rivers but now threatens flooding

Rivers throughout Colorado, Utah and Wyoming are receiving abundant water from strong winter snowpack, easing drought fears but also pushing water over river banks.