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link to Raw sewage crisis: Senator Padilla pushes for clean water initiatives at U.S.-Mexico Border

Raw sewage crisis: Senator Padilla pushes for clean water initiatives at U.S.-Mexico Border

Sen. Padilla visits U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting a $300M plan to tackle transboundary water pollution, amidst growing public outrage over prolonged beach closures due to sewage leaks.

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link to California continues some outdoor watering bans

California continues some outdoor watering bans

California's State Water Board reinstates a ban on using drinking water for decorative grass in commercial and industrial areas.

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link to Unintended Consequences: Recycling practices leading to microplastic contamination

Unintended Consequences: Recycling practices leading to microplastic contamination

A new study reveals recycling processes may contribute to significant microplastic pollution, highlighting the urgent need for reduced plastic usage.

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link to Groundwater modeling prompts halt of new assured water supply certificates for Phoenix area subdivisions

Groundwater modeling prompts halt of new assured water supply certificates for Phoenix area subdivisions

Facing a major groundwater crisis, Arizona implements new policies to safeguard future water supplies, potentially reshaping development strategies.

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link to Regulatory burdens: Senator fights for affordable water in Wyoming’s rural areas

Regulatory burdens: Senator fights for affordable water in Wyoming’s rural areas

Senator Lummis defends Wyoming's rural water providers, highlighting their struggles with EPA regulations, rising costs due to the 'forever chemicals' PFAS, and Superfund law liabilities

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link to Utah County weathers over $10 million in flood damages

Utah County weathers over $10 million in flood damages

Utah leaders declare emergencies as flood risk rises post-drought. Utah County estimates $10 million in flood damages and braces for more potential flood impacts.

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About the Author

Since 1995, Deborah has owned and operated LegalTech LLC with a focus on water rights. Before moving to Arizona in 1986, she worked as a quality control analyst for Honeywell and in commercial real estate, both in Texas. She learned about Arizona's water rights from the late and great attorney Michael Brophy of Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite. Her side interests are writing (and reading), Wordpress programming and much more.

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  1. Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  2. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

  3. Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025

    Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…

  4. Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…

  5. Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…

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