Thames Water is facing criticism and anger from customers after one of its water mains burst, causing street flooding at the height of a drought crisis. The burst 91cm (36in) water main prompted many road closures around Hornsey Road, north London, as video of the incident showed streets submerged in more than a metre of… >> Read More
Due to the extreme drought, more than 100 municipalities in France are without potable water, and are being supplied by lorries as much as possible while the Government is looking for a solution. In some parts of France, the extremely dry weather is beginning to take its toll, said French Minister of Ecological Transition Christophe… >> Read More
Mexico is experiencing a dangerous drought as drink companies continue to use billions of liters of water. The drought in Northern Mexico is so bad that taps are dry in the city of Monterrey. Pipas, or water delivery trucks, are the only way for the community to get water. As many people can’t afford water… >> Read More
With a megadrought draining water reserves in the West, states are looking for alternatives to handle water rights, many of which were set more than 100 years ago when water supplies were far more abundant. Back then, just posting a sign next to a water diversion was enough to be considered a right, one which… >> Read More
Charges against Michigan’s former governor and others in the Flint water scandal must be dismissed after the state’s Supreme Court said Tuesday that a judge did not have the ability to issue indictments under a century-old law. The court said in a 6-0 opinion that while state laws “authorize a judge to investigate, subpoena witnesses… >> Read More