water-science-and-technology

A recent United Nations report declares the world is facing a state of water bankruptcy that will force food and agriculture systems to adapt.   Across the globe, surface waters and glaciers are shrinking, wetlands have been liquidated, and groundwater has been depleted, the report states. As water insecurity grows, agricultural heartlands are running off a… The post The Path Forward from Global …

In a new plan, environmental groups call for a "water renaissance" in California, saying the state needs to invest much more in local water.

Policymakers, politicians and the media have been talking about the need for better water policy in the desert southwest of the United States for decades. As the Colorado River, a major source of water for much of that area, continu...

Nature Water, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s44221-026-00653-6 Weather whiplash events in 2024–2025 across Europe and the Americas exposed how interacting atmospheric drivers can trigger unprecedented floods with major socio-economic and environmental consequences. These events highlight governance gaps and underscore the need for integrated hydrosocial strategies combining improved …

California will get $27.5 million in federal funding to find and replace lead pipes that deliver water to homes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.

Heavy rainstorms can expose weaknesses in a home that may go unnoticed during normal weather conditions. One of the most common problems homeowners experience after major storms is water entering the basement. Even small leaks can lead to costly damage if they are not addressed quickly. Basement leaks are rarely caused by a single issue. […] The post What Causes Basement Leaks During Heavy Rainst…

The water supply plant in the village of Keshopur, part of the larger community of Simri, Bihar, India, started operating in February 2025. It supplies filtered water from The Ganges to villages in the area. Credit: Arun Kumar

Scientific Data, Published online: 21 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41597-026-07384-z Long-term observatory of groundwater, soil moisture and rainfall in a French urban catchment

Introduction Tea (Camellia sinensis L), considered as one of the most prevalent non-alcoholic drinks with mild stimulant, restorative, and medicinal properties, is consumed by more than two-thirds of the global population.1 The cultivation of tea has a strong cultural, economic, and ecological impact in the northeast region of India, notably the state of Assam and […]

Without urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell government Rainwater harvesting, the use of grey water in homes and an urgent campaign to reduce water usage across society are vital to prevent water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, the government has been told. Without intervention, England will face severe water shortages in the coming deca…

ABSTRACT Degradation of urban surface water quality has increased the importance of understanding the spatial and temporal distribution of pollutants within aquatic systems. Poor water quality damages aquatic habitats and poses a human health risk. The purpose of this study was to investigate environmental and anthropogenic factors that impact water quality in the Rock Creek Watershed in Maryland…