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Californians erupt at plans for largest new reservoir in 50 years: ‘Cultural genocide’
The 1.5 million-acre-foot reservoir is designed to take water from the Sacramento River during eligible high-flow periods and store it for use during prolonged dry conditions.
Aftermath of devastating Huntington Beach flooding revealed — as city warns of even more damage
Knee-deep floodwaters surged through residential streets and poured into homes.
‘Devastating’ amoeba lurking in tap water linked to permanent vision loss in Southern state
Where it takes hold determines how dangerous it can be, with consequences ranging from painful eye problems to potentially fatal brain disease.
Silicon Valley water agency to pay 3 CEOs at once — including ex-chief accused of sexually harassing staff
Silicon Valley’s water agency earned the nickname “the Golden Spigot” for frequently flushing taxpayer money down the drain — but now it’s preparing to keep three generations of CEOs on...
Stanley, who? Shoppers swapping the viral bottle for this ‘spill-proof’ one — that’s 20% off
You might not be a Stanley stan anymore.
Long Island GOP pushes for gov’t takeover of water utility — given ‘outrageous’ rate requests
If the latest request is granted, Liberty Water’s rate hike could cost residents an extra roughly $30 per month, or more than $360 a year, according to some estimates.
‘Once-in-a-generation’ flooding hits Southwest as more expected through the weekend
Raging floodwaters crushed northwest New Mexico, trapping families on rooftops and triggering frantic helicopter rescues.
Retired nurse, Vietnam vet husband slapped with nearly $10K water bill over utility’s broken meter
“Elderly people don’t get additional income. They can’t go back to work. This is it for them.”
LA family slapped with shocking $10K water bill after nearby fire hydrant repairs
The dispute comes as Californians continue to grapple with some of the nation’s steepest utility costs.
Yeti’s underrated new upgrade is built for holiday traveling and gifting
We found a hack for spill-proof holiday travels.
Unexpected truth about diet soda vs. water revealed in new study
Diet soda has long promised a hit of sweetness without the sugar overload that can fuel weight gain.
Nearly half of US tap water may contain PFAS — this countertop filter removes it and is now $80 off
Stop paying for bottled water.
9+ best water filter pitchers that actually work and how to clean them, according to an expert
Say goodbye to contaminated water!
An apology is not enough — the LADWP is badly run, lawless and needs serious overhaul
The LA Department of Water and Power (LAWDP) has finally apologized. Not for leaving reservoirs empty before last year’s devastating fires, but for delays in rebuilding.
NYC air quality agency convicted of eco crimes — just weeks before 9/11, secret docs reveal
The New York City agency tasked with protecting residents' air and water was convicted of federal environmental crimes -- just weeks before the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center terror...
Study reveals whether diet soda or water is better for weight loss
The study included 493 participants ranging from 18 to 65 years old, all of whom had a body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 35 (overweight or obese).
These pups are protecting NYC’s water supply by sniffing out invasive species
New York City is using trained conservation dogs like Peat the Labrador to protect its reservoirs.
Nearly a dozen beaches hit with disgusting health warnings as heat wave scorches California
Some popular spots are struggling.
Race against time to save crew after colossal, rarely seen deep sea beasts smash up yacht in Pacific
The rare deep-sea predators that inspired famed novel Moby Dick took a New Zealand yacht out of commission in the Pacific Ocean this past weekend — pushing its crew into...
Popular drink finally back on store shelves after missing for months
Topo Chico mineral water is returning to store shelves after a monthslong shortage. Texas grocery giant H-E-B confirmed the drink is back.
