Cincinnati Shuts Off Water from Ohio River due to East Palestine Contamination
The City of Cincinnati shut off its local sourcing of water from the Ohio River following the train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Drought Forces Emergency Cuts to Colorado River Water Supply for Arizona, Nevada
Continuing drought conditions in the U.S. southwestern region forced federal officials to announce drastic and unprecedented cuts to the water supplies to two states and Mexico. Lakes and reservoirs along the Colorado River are at historic low levels.
Texas Hospitals and Homes Lose Water Due to Winter Storm
Utility shortages in Texas spread to the state’s water supply as the winter storms continue. Hospitals and millions of homes do not have reliable water service.
Report: Iranian Cyberattacks on Israeli Water Systems Thwarted for a Year
TEL AVIV – Iran has attempted numerous cyberattacks on Israeli water systems in the past, all of which were thwarted, the Hebrew language Walla! News reported Sunday.
D.C. Officials Warn Residents to Boil Water After Valve Malfunction
D.C. Water officials have issued a boil water notice citing an open value that could lead to contaminants entering the water supply. |
Lead Found in Drinking Water of Nearly 800 Texas Schools, Watchdog Claims
A new study conducted by an environmental watchdog found that nearly 800, or 71 percent, of Texas public and charter schools tested contained some degree of lead in drinking water.
Limited Water Supply Returns to Beaumont after 3 Days
Water services for the City of Beaumont, Texas, begin to return after three days of total system failure. Exxon Mobil and two other companies provided temporary water pumps to apply pressure to some residents of the city of 118,000 people.
HARVEY FLOODS: City of 118K Loses Water Supply — Hospital Evacuating
A major hospital in Beaumont is evacuating Thursday morning after the entire city lost its water supply. The city of 118,000 Lost its two water pumps that supply pressure the system.
Trump EPA Grants Michigan $100 Million to Fix Flint Water System
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded Michigan $100 million in grant money to replace the Flint water system’s damaged infrastructure.
Israel To Double Water Supply To Jordan As Syrian Refugee Crisis Worsens
TEL AVIV – Israel is set to double its annual water supply to Jordan as the country suffers from a deepening water crisis, made worse by the influx of refugees flooding its borders since the Syrian civil war broke out.
