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Arizona responds to San Pedro River groundwater pumping lawsuit

Arizona's Governor and Department of Water Resources move to dismiss environmentalists' lawsuit over groundwater pumping in San Pedro River basin.

Feds announce investment in water projects to combat drought

The Department of the Interior announces a $105 million investment for 67 water conservation projects to enhance drought resilience across 11 states.

EPA finds no need for new water regulations

The EPA's latest Six-Year Review finds no need for new drinking water regulations, affirming current standards' effectiveness in protecting public health.

New Mexico issues warnings to 138 unsafe drinking water systems

New Mexico's Environment Department has issued warnings to 138 drinking water systems for violating health standards, potentially impacting over 160,000 consumers.

PG&E repairs deliver relief after months-long outage in Nevada

PG&E has partially restored water flow to Nevada and Placer counties after months of repairs following a March 2024 outage.

Water users call for urgent action in Klamath Basin

Klamath Water Users Association urges immediate action to address water management issues in the Klamath Basin, including disease outbreaks, irrigation shortages, and threats to aquatic species.

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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…
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.
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