Commentary As much as 18 percent of all the land growing table food for consumption by Americans is at risk due to poor water management policies. The root causes of the potential food crisis are many. Kelly Malloy, director of strategic services at an urban water district in Southern California, said that literally “every drop…
California’s Poor Water Policies Threaten Agricultural Supply
July 5, 2021
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Xeriscaping—a more sustainable gardening solution
To have and maintain a lush green yard and garden there are many things to consider, fertilizer, herbicides, pests, and most importantly, water. Watering your plants and yard can be the single most expensive part of having a yard or garden. But in some places watering can be the hardest one to maintain. In many areas…
Investigation Finds Toxic Chemicals in Water Across the US
Drinking water safety isn’t often top of mind unless it has made the news, such as the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan. However, the level of contamination in U.S. tap water is very concerning, whether your water supply is from the municipal water system or a well. Just because it looks clear and seems to…
Hacker Tried to Poison Water Supply in a Florida City: Sheriff
Investigations are underway after unknown culprits tried to poison the water supply of a city in Florida, officials said. The water treatment system in the city of Oldsmar in Pinellas County was hacked remotely on Friday, Jan. 5, and the amount of sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, was increased to more than 100 times its normal…
Hacker Tried to Poison Water Supply of Florida City: Sheriff
Investigations are underway after an unknown culprit tried to poison the water supply of a city in Florida, officials said. The water treatment system in the city of Oldsmar in Pinellas County was hacked remotely on Jan. 5, and the amount of sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, was increased to more than 100 times its normal…
Orange County Cities, Water Districts File Lawsuit Against 3M, DuPont Over Contaminated Water
The Orange County Water District and cities throughout the county have filed a joint lawsuit against 3M, DuPont, and other companies, claiming the defendants deliberately contaminated groundwater and water systems throughout the Southern California region. The plaintiffs—including the cities of Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and Tustin, along with the water districts of…
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