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Rarely seen dam in Central Park Reservoir exposed amid historic drought

The Central Park Reservoir has revealed a dividing wall due to drought, marking a significant event linked to the city's water supply issues.

NYC Drought: How to Conserve Water and Prevent Wildfires

New York City faces a significant drought, prompting a warning and urging conservation efforts.

California's Second-Largest Reservoir Filled to Capacity | KQED

Lake Oroville reaches full capacity for the second year, ensuring water supply for millions of Californians.

Should We Build New Homes in a Burning World? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The increase of new industries in Casa Grande, AZ is creating a need for workforce housing, but the city faces water supply challenges due to a drought and climate change.
Climate change disproportionately impacts marginalized communities and different regions of the world, with people living in poverty and people of color facing greater fallout.

'Abnormally dry' conditions spike as California struggles with below-average snowpack

The eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada are drying, which could worsen drought conditions.
California's snowpack is below average for this time of year, increasing concerns about water supply in the drier summer months.

California storms deliver above-average snowpack, replenish reservoirs

California's snowpack and reservoir levels are above average, providing ample water supplies.
Even with current good conditions, planning for future droughts and climate change impacts remains crucial.

Rarely seen dam in Central Park Reservoir exposed amid historic drought

The Central Park Reservoir has revealed a dividing wall due to drought, marking a significant event linked to the city's water supply issues.

NYC Drought: How to Conserve Water and Prevent Wildfires

New York City faces a significant drought, prompting a warning and urging conservation efforts.

California's Second-Largest Reservoir Filled to Capacity | KQED

Lake Oroville reaches full capacity for the second year, ensuring water supply for millions of Californians.

Should We Build New Homes in a Burning World? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The increase of new industries in Casa Grande, AZ is creating a need for workforce housing, but the city faces water supply challenges due to a drought and climate change.
Climate change disproportionately impacts marginalized communities and different regions of the world, with people living in poverty and people of color facing greater fallout.

'Abnormally dry' conditions spike as California struggles with below-average snowpack

The eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada are drying, which could worsen drought conditions.
California's snowpack is below average for this time of year, increasing concerns about water supply in the drier summer months.

California storms deliver above-average snowpack, replenish reservoirs

California's snowpack and reservoir levels are above average, providing ample water supplies.
Even with current good conditions, planning for future droughts and climate change impacts remains crucial.
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Blame Climate Change For The World's Shrinking Snowpack

River basins around the world are experiencing shrinking snowpack due to climate change.
Areas with winter temperatures warmer than 17.6 degrees Celsius are particularly susceptible to rapid snow declines.

With New York City aqueduct in repair, mayor promises water will remain safe and tasty

New York City's water supply will be safe despite potential taste changes due to reliance on different reservoirs during aqueduct maintenance.

Earth could lose more than HALF of its glaciers by 2100, study warns

Climate change could lead to the loss of over half of the world's glaciers by the end of this century.

Immediate threat': Mussel invades Northern California's Delta, first time in North America

The golden mussel is California's latest invasive species, threatening water supply systems and native ecosystems.

The wells are salty': how the invading ocean is contaminating Vanuatu's water

Rising sea levels in Vanuatu are contaminating freshwater sources with saltwater, threatening community health.
Saltwater intrusion is a significant environmental concern affecting drinking water quality in Vanuatu.

Brooklyn: Your Tap Water May Smell And Taste Different

New York City is initiating a $2 billion repair project for the Delaware Aqueduct, ensuring clean drinking water supply despite temporary changes for residents.

Blame Climate Change For The World's Shrinking Snowpack

River basins around the world are experiencing shrinking snowpack due to climate change.
Areas with winter temperatures warmer than 17.6 degrees Celsius are particularly susceptible to rapid snow declines.

With New York City aqueduct in repair, mayor promises water will remain safe and tasty

New York City's water supply will be safe despite potential taste changes due to reliance on different reservoirs during aqueduct maintenance.

Earth could lose more than HALF of its glaciers by 2100, study warns

Climate change could lead to the loss of over half of the world's glaciers by the end of this century.

Immediate threat': Mussel invades Northern California's Delta, first time in North America

The golden mussel is California's latest invasive species, threatening water supply systems and native ecosystems.

The wells are salty': how the invading ocean is contaminating Vanuatu's water

Rising sea levels in Vanuatu are contaminating freshwater sources with saltwater, threatening community health.
Saltwater intrusion is a significant environmental concern affecting drinking water quality in Vanuatu.

Brooklyn: Your Tap Water May Smell And Taste Different

New York City is initiating a $2 billion repair project for the Delaware Aqueduct, ensuring clean drinking water supply despite temporary changes for residents.
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California releases final report on disputed delta tunnel, could soon approve the project

California's water agency released a final environmental report on the controversial Delta Conveyance project, which aims to build a tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
The project is expected to be approved and is seen as a critical part of California's water system to ensure future water supply.

U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven't Defeated This Nasty Parasite

Milwaukee experienced the largest waterborne disease outbreak in U.S. history 30 years ago due to a parasite in the water supply.
Public health departments nationwide are still dealing with the same parasite that causes gastrointestinal illnesses.

Hackers Hijack Industrial Control System at US Water Utility

The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania confirmed a hack on their system, but stated there was no risk to the water supply.
An Iran-linked hacktivist group claimed responsibility for the attack, targeting an Israeli company's industrial control system.
Hacktivist groups often target industrial control systems due to the potential implications of hacking these devices.
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