Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Rural-to-Urban Water Allocations Draining Countryside Dry
An Oxford-led review shows that cities are draining surrounding areas of their water. What role does water reuse play in preventing devastating drought?
Older Power Plants Threatened by Drought, Heat, Regulations
A new study has quantified the impact of the three factors on older, once-through power generating plants, with surprising results.
Growth, Climate Change Imperil UK Water Future
The UK faces a water crisis by 2050 that it hopes to avert with a two-pronged strategy of increasing supply and reducing demand.
Colorado River Drought Contingency Deal Signed
Years in the making, seven states of the Colorado River’s Upper and Lower Basins have come to a historic agreement to regulate water use.
EPA Action Plan Takes Leads on Water Reuse
Water reuse is a vital solution to growing water scarcity, but adoption has been slow in the U.S. Now, the EPA is writing an action plan to change that.
Microplastics Found in Human GI Tracts
In a recent, small study, microplastics were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of every European and Asian participant.
