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California reservoirs simultaneously navigating a drought and flooding

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/12/2023 12:29:00 PM

Massive storms over a few weeks have led to extreme flooding, yet California remains in an historic drought, which has prompted experts to explore ways to better manage floodwaters.

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A squirmy wastewater treatment system

Dave Gaylinn posted on 11/8/2022 3:08:00 PM

A treatment system, called vermifiltration or worm-based biofiltration, utilizes countless earthworms to digest nearly all contaminants in wastewater without the need for chemicals.

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Some cool water tips as it heats up

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/16/2022 2:30:00 PM

As the weather heats up in several parts of the United States, responsible outdoor water use is very important.

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Report questions California’s water quality

Dave Gaylinn posted on 5/8/2019 12:35:00 PM

A report from an environmental advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group (EWG), released right before this week’s Drinking Water Week, has put water quality in the headlines.

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Billions of gallons of water flow into Lake Tahoe

Amber Wilson posted on 2/8/2017 3:11:00 AM

Lake Tahoe, which straddles the California and Nevada border, gained over eight billion gallons of water over a two-day period in December, according to Forbes.

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LA alleys gather stormwater

Amber Wilson posted on 7/13/2016 2:22:00 AM

A few days ago The New York Times published an article about Los Angeles redoing its alleys to capture stormwater.

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Getting water out of thin air

Amber Wilson posted on 5/31/2016 3:41:00 AM

Fog is being thought of to help solve some of California's drought problems.

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The best drink

Amber Wilson posted on 5/25/2016 9:03:00 AM

Vallecitos Water District in San Marcos, California put together a really cool video on the simple joy of tap water.

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San Diego wins big at Global Water Summit

Amber Wilson posted on 5/20/2016 4:37:00 AM

We just read about a desalination plant and a water recycling program, both in the San Diego, California area, that won at the Global Water Summit last month in Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates.