NOAA recently reported that July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States, with an average temperature of 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit, 3.3 degrees above the 20th-century average. NOAA’s records began in 1895. Aside from higher electric bills, soaring temperatures present challenges to water supplies that serve us all.

Clean, safe drinking water is often taken for granted. We’re afforded that convenience by a complex maze of pipes, treatment plants, pumps, and storage facilities — much of it built decades ago — is quickly approaching the end of its useful life. A new, U.S. drinking water report says maintaining the infrastructure and meeting a host of other needs will dramatically raise the cost of water service, and those costs will impact household water bills in the years ahead.

Playing in the water is a fun way to stay cool in the hot summer, but there are some things to keep in mind to keep everyone safe in the water.

Summertime recreating is a fun way to stay cool in the heat, but before you dive in, take a moment to absorb some important information about natural bodies of water to protect yourself and the marine life sharing the water with you.

According to new studies, beaver dams play a key role in improving water quality and much, much more.

The Colorado River, which serves as a freshwater source for more than 40 million people in seven states and parts of Mexico, has recently been named the country’s “most endangered” by American Rivers.

Huntsville is considered to have the best tasting water in Alabama, according to AWWA's Alabama/Mississippi Section.