Septic Tanks Not Keeping Contaminants Out of Lakes
A new study says that septic tanks are not preventing fecal bacteria from contaminating rivers and lakes. Full Story
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Los Angeles Uses Shade Balls to Conserve Reservoir Water
Black plastic spheres known as shade balls are being deployed in four Los Angeles reservoirs as part of a $34 million project to protect the regional water supply from evaporation as well as contamination. Full Story
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![Workers cut open bags of WaterSavr, an evaporation suppressant, to apply the powder to Lake Arrowhead. WaterSavr's manufacturers claim it will save 30 percent of water that would have otherwise evaporated from the reservoir.]()
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How Much Groundwater is Used in the Eagle Ford Shale?
A new study evaluates how much water is used in the fracking process in the Eagle Ford Shale while also looking at regulations in the area and making three policy recommendations. Full Story
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![Trucks carry cement that will be mixed to fill the space between multiple layers of casing in preparation for the hydraulic fracturing process at a Chesapeake Energy drill site in Dimmit, Texas in the Eagle Ford Shale.]()
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EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is Succeeding
In a report to Congress, the EPA said the first five years of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative have resulted in better water quality, cleanups of contaminated shorelines, protection and restoration of native habitat and species as well as better control of invasive species. Full Story
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Damage to Animas River From EPA Dump Still Being Assessed
The extent of pollution to Colorado's Animas River following an accidental dump of mining effluents during an EPA operation is still being assessed, with water supplies in New Mexico also threatened as pollutants leak into the San Juan River. Full Story
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![Yellow mine waste water from the Gold King Mine is seen in San Juan County, Colorado, in this picture released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) taken August 7, 2015.]()
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Opinion: The Cost to Texas of Mexico's Water Debt
Carlos Rubinstein, former chairman of the Texas Water Development Board, writes that Mexico's failure to meet its obligations to a 1944 treaty has "caused severe economic hardship to Texas communities and farmers." Full Story
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California Farmers Ponder Purchase of Urban Wastewater
California farmers are looking to urban wastewater as a way to irrigate their crops, part of their search for new water supplies as the state continues to struggle with drought. Full Story
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![A water pump used for irrigation along the shore of the Brazos River as it flows past Glen Rose, Texas. Drought conditions have led to a significant decrease in water levels throughout the river, Aug. 3, 2013.]()
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21 Applicants Approved in First Round of SWIFT Loans
The Texas Water Development Board has details on the 21 applicants receiving money from the first round of funding for water projects approved by voters in 2013. Full Story
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![A plant employee, Charles Cupp, takes water samples at the Cypress Water Treatment Plant in Wichita Falls, on Friday, January 25, 2013. This plant is responsible for the membrane reverse osmosis process being used on the city's water supply. The city estimates that it's total water reserves are hovering around the 40 percent mark as of this year forcing it to begin implementing it's stage 3 emergency water restrictions and furthering steps toward increasing its water reclamation initiative.]()
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West Nile Virus Found in New York City Mosquitoes
West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes in New York City, prompting authorities to take measures to prevent its spread to humans and ensure there aren't any cases this year. Full Story
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Event: Texas Groundwater Summit
The 4th Annual Texas Groundwater Summit, with presentations on groundwater management issues, will be held in San Marcos from Aug. 25 to 27. Full Story
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