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How to Mitigate U.S. Water Shortage Catastrophes

As devastating winter storms battered the United States, snow and ice battered regions of the country were unprepared for the icy blasts that knocked out power and ruptured water mains. As building temperatures dropped, water pipes froze and burst. Entire regions reported water pressure problems and some areas remain under boil water advisories. People are left to boil the tap water that trickles through their faucets, scour stores for bottled water, and obtain water from local churches, fires stations, or other public sources. For the elderly and people without vehicles, obtaining safe drinking water can be extremely challenging. In recent years, California has made headlines as deadly fires ravaged the state. People in affected areas have been instructed to boil their water and in some… Read More »How to Mitigate U.S. Water Shortage Catastrophes

How to Remove Uranium From Drinking Water

Uranium is a silver colored metal that is radioactive and can be found in soil, rocks, and water. Uranium is present in the environment as a result of leaching from natural deposits, release in mill tailings, emissions from the nuclear industry, the combustion of coal and other fuels and the use of phosphate fertilizers that contain uranium. Uranium is found in the environment as a result of leeching from natural deposits, emissions from the nuclear industry, the combustion of coal and other fuels and the use of phosphate fertilizers that contain uranium.  According to a University of Nebraska Lincoln study, 78% of the uranium-contaminated sites are linked to the presence of nitrate, which through a series of reactions oxidizes uranium making it more soluble and… Read More »How to Remove Uranium From Drinking Water

Tap Water vs. Bottled Water Purity

According to ABC News, most bottled water is nothing more than reprocessed tap water. And, according to the Mayo Clinic, tap and bottled water are comparable in terms of safety (unless you live in a place where the water is known to be contaminated). In fact, tap water is regulated under more stringent standards than bottled water. If you’re still not convinced about the quality of your tap water, you could filter your tap water and still save significant money over the cost of bottled water.  The Cost of Drinking Water Tap Water vs. Bottled Water Bottled water costs approximately 2,000 – 3000 times more than tap water, and Americans drink millions of gallons of it every year. If you drink 64 oz. of water daily, you would… Read More »Tap Water vs. Bottled Water Purity

House, Senate OK Colorado River drought plan, capping years of debate

Both House and Senate versions of the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act require that the Interior secretary authorize the water allocation agreement hammered out by the 7 basin states. That deal is designed to prevent a potential water crisis and settle disputes over who gives up water if the river reaches a crisis level.

What’s happening with the Colorado River Drought plans?

‘Done’ isn’t done: What’s happening with the Colorado River drought plans? by Luke Runyon and Bret Jaspers of KJZZ, published 7 February 2019 “The seven states that rely on the Colorado River for water haven’t been able to finish a series of agreements that would keep its biggest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, from dropping to levels not seen since they were filled decades ago. Five states — Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Nevada — are done. So is northern Mexico. But California and Arizona failed to meet the federal government’s Jan. 31 deadline to wrap up negotiations and sign a final agreement.” Read the full article at Cronkite News published by Arizona PBS. Return to Home page.

UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2018

According to the United Nations: “The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2018 found that conflict and climate change were major contributing factors leading to growing numbers of people facing hunger and forced displacement, as well as curtailing progress towards universal access to basic water and sanitation services.” Read the report.

Global Water Scarcity

We live on a planet covered by water, but more than 97% is salty. That leaves only a fraction of 1% of the earth’s total water supply to grow our crops, provide for industrial use, and supply drinking water. Eighty nations now have serious water problems that are expected to become severe within 20 years. Ensuring adequate food and water for all hinges upon the responsible management of our natural resources.

The Water Conflict Chronology – Water Conflicts over the Centuries and Millennia

Water, or lack thereof, is often at the front lines of conflict. By documenting water conflict across history, Dr. Peter Gleick, chief scientist and president emeritus of the Pacific Institute, explores the instances where water and violence have gone hand and hand. His water conflict chronology is a fascinating river throughout history and was just updated. In our latest podcast, Gleick tells us about some of the lessons learned and highlights from this water conflict chronology, and explores what kind of trends have emerged, and what we can expect in the future. The Water Conflict Chronology – Water Conflicts over the Centuries and Millennia by Circle of Blue is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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