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link to Colorado offers advice for well owners impacted by recent floods

Colorado offers advice for well owners impacted by recent floods

Colorado urges well owners to disinfect and test flood-damaged wells before reuse to protect health and groundwater.

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link to Utah Supreme Court upholds denial of Green River export plan

Utah Supreme Court upholds denial of Green River export plan

Utah’s high court ruled that state law, not the Upper Basin Compact, governs water exports in a case over piping Green River water to Colorado.

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link to Record October rain boosts Utah’s water outlook

Record October rain boosts Utah’s water outlook

Utah sees its wettest October in 151 years, boosting soil moisture and water storage outlook as officials urge continued conservation.

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link to New Mexico approves $12 million to replace PFAS-tainted water

New Mexico approves $12 million to replace PFAS-tainted water

New Mexico is investing $12 million to connect Curry County homes near Cannon Air Force Base to safe drinking water after PFAS contamination was discovered. The project, managed by EPCOR, follows...

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link to California court upholds county’s groundwater discretion

California court upholds county’s groundwater discretion

A Humboldt County judge rules the county met its duty under the public trust doctrine in managing Eel River groundwater.

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link to Storms ease drought in West, but dryness persists

Storms ease drought in West, but dryness persists

Heavy October storms improved drought in California and Utah, but much of the Colorado River Basin remains dry as winter approaches.

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  • Low snowpack raises Western drought concerns
  • Western heat wave may push temps 30° above normal
  1. Deb on Colorado River Basin snowpack still below normalMarch 18, 2026

    This is a test.

  2. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  3. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  4. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  5. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

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