March 20, 2024
Via: ArsTechnicaThe Biden administration on Tuesday warned the nation’s governors that drinking water and wastewater utilities in their states are facing “disabling cyberattacks” by hostile foreign nations that are targeting mission-critical plant operations. “Disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems […]
August 14, 2023
Via: Federal News NetworkPresident Joe Biden’s administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state’s policies are “rooted in white supremacy.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it would […]
Energy & Environment, Industry
September 20, 2022
Via: Washington's Top NewsIn a midterm campaign season dominated by inflation, abortion and crime, there’s another issue that is becoming more urgent in Western states: drought. The topic of water historically has played little to no role in campaign ads in much of […]
Energy & Environment, Industry
August 16, 2022
Via: Washington's Top NewsU.S. officials announced Tuesday that two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought. The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the […]
June 6, 2022
Via: Washington's Top NewsAfter decades of fighting farmers in court over how much water they can take out of California’s rivers and streams, some state lawmakers want to try something different: use taxpayer money to buy out farmers. A proposal in the state […]
July 21, 2017
Via: StateScoopArsenic, lead, E. coli, carcinogens — all of these can contaminate the water supply following state and federal compliance failure. To prevent this and protect residents, Missouri and Arizona have partnered on a new online portal to help cities decipher […]