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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.

xAI partners with CERAFILTEC to build world’s largest ceramic MBR for AI data center cooling

With data centers facing rising scrutiny over water consumption, xAI’s approach reduces strain on the Memphis Sands Aquifer.

EWG report finds widespread contamination in US drinking water

Millions of Americans are consuming drinking water contaminated with harmful chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive substances.

Rebuilding the Yampa River’s aging water diversion without compromising on conservation

Learn how the Maybell Diversion project in Colorado united diverse stakeholders to build a lasting solution.

Lubbock, Texas, secures land for critical water reservoir project

The city of Lubbock has acquired land for Lake 7, a planned reservoir central to the city’s 100-year water strategy.

Ohio learns from 2024 drought, prepares for future emergencies

A close look at what we as individuals and businesses can learn from drought conditions and state responses in Ohio and beyond in 2024.

Fluoride fight in Florida: A contentious push to remove fluoride from drinking water fails in deadlock

Hillsborough County will keep fluoride in its drinking water supply for now, following a political argument that mirrors a nationwide debate.

Elon Musk’s supercomputer sparks Memphis water supply concerns

Protect Our Aquifer expressed its concern about xAI’s impact on the city’s electricity, water usage and air quality.

Army Corps greenlights Yazoo Backwater flood plan

Beyond infrastructure, the plan introduces nonstructural measures, including voluntary property acquisitions and floodproofing initiatives, to reduce risks for residents and businesses.

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Oregon port may apply wastewater to fields despite drinking water concerns

A wetter-than-usual winter and upcoming rain and freezing temperatures are pushing Oregon's Port of Morrow toward exceeding its wastewater storage capacity by February.

How Great Lakes restoration boosts business and bipartisan efforts

Regional advocacy groups are actively addressing problems, while recognizing that strong government support is indispensable for effective Great Lakes protection.

Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals. Here’s what Los Angeles needs to know

What many people don’t realize is the extent to which their community drinking water systems can be damaged by fire, how their water is affected and what they can do about it.

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