Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, The Oregonian/OregonLive May 27, 2025 Portlanders already facing the largest combined water and sewer rate hike in more than a decade will soon be on the hook for a processing fee as well. City officials plan to slap a 2.95% surcharge on all customers who pay their utility bill with either a credit or… >> Read More
R. J. Manuel, weather-fox.com May 26, 2025 The water crisis in the United States is intensifying, especially in twelve states experiencing critical shortages. As prolonged droughts, climate change, and overuse of water resources take their toll, millions are now dealing with water restrictions, dried-up rivers, and economic disruptions. The crisis isn’t just about low rainfall…. >> Read More
Jose De La Rosa, Laredo Morning Times May 20, 2025 The Laredo City Council unanimously approved an $11.3 million waterline replacement project Monday evening to address the city’s aging infrastructure and reduce frequent water main breaks. Presided over by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez in Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino’s absence, city officials described the decision… >> Read More
KLIX News Radio April 21, 2025 A fancy water filter and frequent tests (liquid biopsies) are ways to limit the amount of carcinogens that are seeping into Idaho’s water supply, but these steps don’t eliminate the potential for developing cancer by drinking water that exceeds state safety guidelines. Well water can be particularly harmful, and… >> Read More
PBS.org April 21, 2025 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 of Calgary to discuss why that community removed fluoride from its… >> Read More