Health June 12, 2024 Children swimming in Virginia lake hospitalized after E. coli, gastrointestinal illnesses A cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses, including E. coli, have been reported in children who were at a popular lake in Virginia over Memorial Day weekend.
California June 5, 2024 LA thieves target unlikely item, leaving communities at risk of suffering out-of-control fires California criminals are now targeting fire hydrants. About 100 hydrants have been stolen in Los Angeles County this year. Locks are now being added to hydrants to prevent the theft.
Hawaii May 30, 2024 Hawaii judge halts plans for wave pool that critics say is a waste of water A Hawaii judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns, officials say.
Jersey Shore May 24, 2024 Some Jersey Shore beaches banning tents, canopies this Memorial Day weekend More than a dozen beach municipalities on the Jersey Shore have new rules restricting the use of structures like beach tents and canopies ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Water May 24, 2024 Native American tribes unanimously approve Colorado River water rights proposal that would cost Congress $5B The Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that would cost $5 billion, larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress.
Pakistan May 23, 2024 Hundreds treated for heatstroke in Pakistan as country faces severe heat wave A severe heat wave in Pakistan has led to hundreds of heat stroke cases across the country, prompting health officials to advise staying indoors and hydrated.
US May 20, 2024 EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action The EPA has urged water systems to take actions to protect the country's drinking water, warning that cyberattacks against U.S. water utilities are becoming increasingly frequent.
New Mexico May 14, 2024 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 May 14, 2024 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 May 14, 2024 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, 2024 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.