A climate academic has warned of a potential “competition” for water that could one day emerge between householders and farms.
OPINION — The St. George metropolitan area is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Explosive population growth combined with the impacts of climate change, extended mega-drought and dwindling water supplies mandate that we fully optimize our water management practices, especially here in the dry desert country of Washington County. The Washington County […]
Not that the film needs one, but “Challengers” actor Josh O’Connor has an alternate title idea in case the need arises: “This could be called ‘Co-dependency: The movie.’” “That was our other title!” Zendaya quips. “Challengers” – its official title – is a tennis drama from director Luca Guadagnino that serves up a thrilling love triangle and seductive performances by Zendaya, O’Connor and Mike Faist. It is set to be released this month after being delayed from its initial September 2023 release...
In a world that's obsessed with being hydrated, do we worry too much about how much water our kids are drinking? Experts say it's good to monitor, actually.
In its efforts to help you hydrate, this water bottle dares to go where others don't. Whether you'll like it depends on a few factors.
Caroline County residents are being asked to boil all tap water as a safety precaution following a water main break.
The company faced 30 charges relating to waste water treatment works, sewage pumping stations and sewer network at locations across Cornwall and Plymouth between 2015 and 2021.
As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action on thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico City. Rivers and even whole lakes are disappearing in the once green and lush state of Michoacán, as the drought combines with a surge in the use of water for the country’s lucrative export crops, led by avocados. In recent days, subsistence farmers and activists from the...
The shut off is due to necessary repairs that are expected to take two to four hours to finish.
KILLIAN - It's been several days since the water failure at Killian occurred and residents are still just now finding out days later.Alderwomen Kimberly Gill says the board and mayor have known about these problems for years. They deal with underground pipes bursting and having to be repaired. A boil advisory is issues on a monthly basis, but no permanent resolution has been discovered.Since this has been an issue for years, Gill's main concern is the lack of preparedness for situations such as...
GONZALES - In a step to address infrastructure issues in Ascension Parish, the parish government has finalized the sale of its sewer assets and maintenance of those assets to National Water Infrastructure. The sale of the assets was voted on in April 2021 and was later sanctioned in July of that same year. Phase 1 of the transfer to NWI's maintenance of the system will see 3.5 million gallons of sewer discharge to be removed from the parish's waterways per day. Officials say the...
FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming. PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances […]