Drought Articles

US Bureau of Reclamation rethinks its water management system to better serve a growing population amidst an uncertain future

In this week's news, a Washington wastewater study looks at drug use, states go to battle against the EPA and a water reuse project gets the thumbs-up

Unprecedented conservation efforts come with a unique set of challenges for California water utilities

In this week’s news, El Paso Water Utilities looks to become drought-proof, and a city in Montana wins a legal fight to take ownership of its water system

In this week's news, China has a new way of tracking its missing manhole covers, a California city sues the state over water use restrictions, and Denver addresses stormwater concerns.

In this week's news, Denver Water gives rapper Jay Z a lesson on the true cost of water, Knoxville meets consent decree milestones, and a partnership in St. Louis will provide $10 million in loans to minority and women contractors

Record rainfall in Texas, which have flooded parts of Houston, come at the end of a five-year drought. Here, we take a look at some of the unprecedented flooding.

Municipalities cautiously move forward as heavy rainfall throughout the Lone Star State slowly replenishes depleted water reserves

In this week’s news, a New Jersey township praises its water and sewer workers, a former clerk is charged with theft, California approves emergency water regulations, and Portland Water Bureau seeks new leadership.

Unprecedented water regulations will cut residential and commercial use, but they won’t reduce reliance on water when fires flare up

A ruling by a California court could impact how most of the state's water utilities charge ratepayers

Utilities across California are increasing efforts to educate customers on new water use regulations

As California enters its fourth year of severe drought, Gov. Jerry Brown declares emergency and issues new regulations. But will it be enough?

In this week's news, California orders a 25 percent reduction in water use, and a Connecticut utility rolls out a new scam-deterring strategy.