By Faizel Patel, The Citizen April 8, 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned South Africans, especially those in the economic hub of Johannesburg in Gauteng and fertile agricultural lands of the Free State, of a looming water shutdown that could last at least six months. It is understood that critical maintenance work on the 37-kilometre Lesotho Highlands… >> Read More
By Patrick McDonnell, Los Angeles Times March 21, 2024 MEXICO CITY — When Reina Cervantes Trejo heard the truck, gears grinding as it climbed the street to her house, she rushed outside. “Thanks to our good Lord!” she said. “The water has finally arrived!” Cervantes and her husband hurried to help the driver, Fredy Romero, as he yanked… >> Read More
By Mogomotsi Magome, AP News March 21, 2024 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country’s largest city, Johannesburg, confronts an unprecedented collapse of its water system affecting millions of people. Residents rich and poor have never seen a shortage of this… >> Read More
By Alabama Public Radio | By Pat Duggins, Associated Press March 4, 2024 Trillions of gallons are lost from aging drinking water systems across the U.S., underscoring an economic and public health reckoning after decades of deferred maintenance and disinvestment that leave some communities struggling to provide reliable service. One Alabama is considered an example. Such communities often… >> Read More
By Mark Moran, UPI February 25, 2024 Feb. 25 (UPI) — Mexico City, one of the world’s largest and most densely populated cities, could be on the verge of running out of water, and prolonged drought and above-average temperatures are hastening the problem, Mexican authorities have said. In recent days, some Mexico City residents have protested in the streets… >> Read More