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The San Francisco skyline is seen behind a woman as she walks past a condemned area on Treasure Island, near San Francisco

Science Jul 13

‘Slow-motion crisis’: Why some of the most populous cities in the U.S. are sinking

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery

Nation Apr 18

California farm town lurches from no water to polluted water
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What happened when Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply

Earlier this month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to end the federal recommendation that municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water. Amid the renewed debate, William Brangham spoke with Lindsay McLaren of the University…

By William Brangham, Sam Lane

Health Jan 11

Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area
Wildfires can contaminate drinking water with harmful chemicals. Here’s what to know

Fires like the ones burning in the Los Angeles area can make drinking water, and the water pipes and tanks themselves, unsafe. A researcher who has worked with communities after several wildfires explains why, and what to do.

By Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation

Politics May 21

Close up of a woman's hand filling a glass of filtered water right from the tap in the kitchen sink at home
U.S. says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them

The agency on Monday issued an alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water.

By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Science Feb 03

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What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good, the bad and how they’re changing

Forecasters warn of dangerous conditions as another powerful atmospheric river takes aim at California. While these storms are dreaded for the damage they can cause, they are also essential to the region’s water supply.

By Qian Cao, The Conversation

May 22

3 Western states propose plan to reduce Colorado River water use

By Suman Naishadham, Ken Ritter, Associated Press

Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years. It's a potential breakthrough in a stalemate over how to deal with a rising problem…

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Oct 31

Majority of Kyiv residents without water after barrage of Russian strikes

By Andrew Meldrum, Sam Mednick, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

The attacks on Monday morning knocked out water and power supplies in apparent retaliation for what Moscow alleged was a Ukrainian attack on its Black Sea Fleet over the weekend.

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Mar 18

Drought-stricken California imposes new round of water cuts

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

State water officials said Friday they'll only give 5 percent of requested water supplies to contractors of the State Water Project, which provides water for 27 million people and a swath of farmland.

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Jan 11

U.S. Navy to drain Hawaii tank system blamed for tainted water

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press

Officials say the U.S. Navy will comply with Hawaii's order to remove fuel from a massive underground storage tank facility blamed for contaminating the Navy's drinking water system.

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Dec 07

Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer after reports of water contamination

By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro traveled to Pearl Harbor and told reporters he was apologizing to everyone affected by what he called a “horrible, horrible tragedy.”…

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