Report: Texas Could Face Water Shortage
A new report says more than 1,000 counties across the United States could face potential water shortages by mid-century as warmer temperatures deplete supplies and agricultural and consumer demand for water rises... Read More »
Water Crisis Seen as Big Threat to U.S. West and South
One-third of U.S. counties are facing a high risk that future water demand will outstrip supplies, spelling potential disaster for central and southern states and the crops grown there, a new study says... Read More »
Water Use Highest in Poor Areas of the City
Even after Milwaukee Water Works forgave her $1,100 for the undetected leak, Knight still owed more than $10,000 for water and sewer charges at the home she owns. She's now paying $300 a month for the next three years under a court-authorized debt repayment plan... Read More »
Avon-area water feud bubbles over
The town of Avon filed an appeal with the Indiana Court of Appeals last week after Judge Mark A. Smith sided with Washington Township and the West Central Conservancy District in all but one count regarding a town ordinance passed in 2008... Read More »
Bellingham hikes water and sewer rates
For average users, or a homeowner who uses less than 90,000 gallons per year, the rate will increase $70.79 annually. A minimum-use customer, or one who uses less than 24,000 gallons per year, will see a $24.80 increase... Read More »
Reidsville water and sewer rates could climb 41 percent
Reidsville residents might soon see their utility bills increase to the tune of 41 percent, if the Reidsville City Council raises rates to make up for utility budget shortfalls in the manner it is saying may be necessary... Read More »
West Bountiful water rates to double
Debate over water rate increases for residents is over. Changes will go into effect April 1 with the increases reflected on May's bill and residents will be paying more than double the current minimum... Read More »
More water woes in Cimarron Hills (Colorado Springs)
Everybody needs water. Some Cimarron Hills residents are learning the hard way just how it can be to meet that need... Read More »
Water, sewer fees could soon increase
Fees associated with water and sewer service could be going up soon after the Tuscaloosa City Council Finance Committee gave its approval to the increases Tuesday... Read More »
Water shortages may hit northern Rockies
Much of the nation may be snow-weary, but farmers and ranchers who rely on winter snowpack in the northern Rockies for irrigation during the dry months of the growing season could face water shortages this summer unless more snow arrives soon... Read More »
Province urged to adopt better land use management to address water shortages
A group of Albertans, concerned about the protection of the province's watersheds, says delays in implementing recommendations from the land use framework are putting many lands at risk because there is no protection from inappropriate development in the interim... Read More »
A more Earth-friendly bathroom
Bathrooms hold a surprising number of opportunities to make your home more sustainable, by reducing water use, purchasing environmentally preferable building products for renovations, and using environmentally preferable cleaning and personal care products... Read More »
L.A. mows down water usage
Across the semi-arid region that is home to more than 20 million people, restrictions on water use in homes and businesses imposed this year have produced a 15 percent savings, regional water officials say... Read More »