Mississippi River Basin Gets A Grade Of D+
A group that measures river basin health cited the poor condition of infrastructure such as locks and dams, among other things, on what it says is the world's fourth-largest watershed.
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Teens Say California Drought Makes Tap Water Taste Funky
A firsthand look at how the historic drought is affecting local teens' quest to quench their thirst.
Southern California's Water Supply Threatened By Next Major Quake
As if the drought weren't bad enough, four of the area's aqueducts sit on the San Andreas Fault. Engineers are working to protect the water system against the next major earthquake.
If A Water Main Isn't Broke, Don't Fix It (For 300 Years?)
Recent water-related problems in Los Angeles and Ohio have put a focus on infrastructure. Many of the pipes in the U.S. are more than 100 years old and may not be replaced for another 100 years.