New Mexico 5 days ago New Mexico's first step toward reuse of fracking water met with public concern NM's water pollution control commission opened a weeklong series of hearings on legislation surrounding the treatment, reuse and disposal of oil-industry fracking water.
Hawaii 5 days ago Plaintiffs suing Navy for jet fuel leak into drinking water in Hawaii seek $225K to $1.25M A lawyer representing families who drank water tainted with jet fuel in Hawaii is asking a judge to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages.
Arizona 5 days ago 3 Native American tribes seeking rights to Colorado River water in $5B settlement A proposed water rights settlement would be the first step in securing Colorado River water for the Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes.
California May 10 2 miles of Los Angeles coast closed off by sewage spill About 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage began spilling into Ballona Creek on Wednesday, leading to a closure order for a large stretch of the Los Angeles coastline.
Brazil May 7 Water rationing ordered as severe flooding devastates southern Brazil In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to ration water.
California May 6 California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years California reported its first increase in groundwater supplies in years after downpours flooded the state's rivers; groundwater supplies are essential to growing much of the fresh produce in the U.S.
Indiana May 6 Indiana fertilizer leak triggers 10-mile fish kill A leak from a 30,000-gallon liquid nitrogen fertilizer tank has resulted in a roughly 10-mile-long fish kill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, according to environmental officials.
France May 3 Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.
Hawaii April 29 Trial underway for military families suing US government over tainted water at Hawaii base Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.
Texas April 23 Bipartisan lawmakers seek answers from Mayorkas after Russian cyberattacks on water systems in US Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for a briefing from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on water system protection against hackers.