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Monday, Jul 08, 2019Posted in: California, Economic issues, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News, Water Supply and Drought
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.
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Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019Posted in: Arizona, California, Drinking Water, Economic issues, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News
Amid lack of federal investment in drinking water infrastructure, prices continue to increase
Although Congress and the White House have assured Americans of a plan to invest in drinking water pipes and sewage treatment plants, both rural and urban communities are for now relying on existing loans and grants. Meanwhile, drinking water costs are rising, albeit incrementally.
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Monday, Jul 01, 2019Posted in: Colorado, Drought, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News, Utah, Water Supply and Drought, Wyoming
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.
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