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Cooling the cloud: What every utility should know about data centers and water use

The typical data center facility consumes anywhere between 1 to 5 million gallons of water per day.

Inside Detroit’s major water main failure: A warning sign for utilities facing extreme weather

A major Detroit water main break highlights how climate change is accelerating infrastructure failures. Learn how aging pipes, temperature swings, and corrosion are pushing cities like Detroit to rethink their water systems.

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In booming Central Texas, wastewater is polluting rivers and streams

A bill in the Texas Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds. But for years, previous attempts have been defeated by powerful homebuilders.

A woman stands in a creek in central Texas.

Bacteria shows promise in breaking down toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Leading the fight against PFAS is chemistry professor Diana Aga and her team at the University at Buffalo, who are harnessing bacteria that can degrade these so-called “forever chemicals.”

Engineering a comeback: How a $33-million channel revived water rights on the Colorado River

The newly completed Colorado River Connectivity Channel reconnects a long-blocked section of the river for the first time since the 1980s.

Castle Rock’s $68-million expansion doubles down on PFAS-ready, advanced water treatment

This investment in infrastructure, combined with sourcing new renewable water and local conservation efforts, will greatly improve the water availability for generations.

James River Water Project makes progress after land dispute

The James River Water Project will see withdrawals of 8.57 million gallons of water daily from the new pumping site.

From pilot to pioneering: Inside El Paso’s plan to turn wastewater into drinking water

The El Paso Pure Water Center will come online in 2028, delivering 10 MGD of purified water to city residents.

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New Mexico town eyes fracking wastewater as lifeline amid historic drought

The answer to Jal's water crisis could lie in its long history with the oil and gas industry, in repurposing treated wastewater from surrounding fracking operations.

How Connecticut’s shoreline communities are confronting climate risks

Connecticut boasts 3,000 lakes, ponds and reservoirs, but less publicized are the environmental changes reshaping the region.

Groundwater is running out. What are we going to do about it?

Groundwater isn’t unlimited. But in many places, we’re acting like it is—until wells start running dry.

El Paso to build first US plant sending purified wastewater directly to drinking supply

The El Paso Pure Water Center will produce 10 MGD, accounting for 6% of the city’s summer water demand.

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