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As Pandemic Amplifies Financial Stress for Water Utilities and Customers, North Carolina Governor Announces Financial Aid

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State-ordered shutoff protections have expired, customer debt is rising, and some utilities face revenue shortfalls.

Hurricane Laura Critically Damages Louisiana Drinking Water Facilities

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Nearly a week after the Category 4 storm, dozens of water systems…

Water Serves Length and Breadth of $1.9 Trillion Texas Economy

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Growth in Wet Years, Economic Distress in Dry Ones

HotSpots H2O: First Covid Case Linked to Community Spread Rattles Gaza

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Gaza authorities announced last week the first Covid-19 case…

Des Moines River ‘Essentially Unusable’ for Drinking Water due to Algae Toxins

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Levels of microcystin in the river have recently been measured more than 10 times higher than the federal recommendation for drinking water.

Covid-19 Outbreaks In Prisons Underscore Need For Reform

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The U.S. prison system has emerged as a center of Covid-19 transmission.

Border Wall Concerns in Lower Rio Grande Valley Diminished By Virus and Growth

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Trump Administration Overrides Long-Standing Conservation Mission

HotSpots H2O: In Wake of Explosion, Beirut Finds Water, Goods in Short Supply

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Thousands of people in Beirut face intense water, sanitation, and food shortages as Covid-19 cases spike in the days since a massive explosion demolished the port in Lebanon's capital.

HotSpots H2O: Caribbean Prepares for Hurricane Season That Is Colliding with the Pandemic

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In the midst of the global pandemic, Caribbean countries are preparing for the brunt of an Atlantic hurricane season that is more menacing than usual.

Three Thirsty Texas Cities Are Global Leaders in Water Innovation

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Austin, El Paso, and San Antonio Prepared for Growth and Drought

After More Than Two Decades, Landmark New York City Watershed Protection Plan Is Working

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An expert panel says investments to prevent pollution have been a success, but face new challenges.