The article, “Water use, water rates, and what is ‘fair’” by an unknown author, presents a comprehensive discussion about the equitable use and pricing of water in California, particularly focusing on Palo Alto and its neighboring communities. This is the third post in a three-part series that aims
The city of Palo Alto has recently released its 2023 Annual Water Quality Report, accentuating the critical importance of water efficiency and sustainable use. This well-detailed document primarily focuses on the city's proactive measures in managing its water resources, acknowledging the
The severe impact of a historic winter storm on the water supply systems in the Lafayette area of South Louisiana highlighted significant vulnerabilities that might be faced again in the future. This unusual event saw temperatures plummet to as low as 4 degrees in some places, harshly affecting
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose a significant challenge for water treatment plant operators. These blooms, primarily composed of cyanobacteria, can rapidly increase and produce toxins harmful to humans, pets, and the environment. A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Youngwoo Seo and his team from the
In a significant move towards water conservation and habitat restoration, the federal government has allocated $24.97 million in funding to support these efforts in the headwaters of the Rio Grande. This announcement, made during the final days of the Biden Administration, draws funding from the
The subject of this analysis is the prevalence and potential health impacts of "Forever Chemicals," particularly PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), in U.S. water supplies, and the associated risks linked to cancer. PFAS are a class of thousands of man-made chemicals widely used in
