Climate change, drought and heavier pumping are altering groundwater quality as scientists explore new ways to recharge depleted aquifers.
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Arsenic standard exceeded in New Mexico utility’s water samples
Recent testing reveals elevated arsenic in one Camino Real Regional Utility Authority water sample, adding to evidence of ongoing violations and prompting further investigation by the New Mexico...
Colorado’s San Luis Valley faces arsenic and water shortage challenges
The San Luis Valley in Colorado faces high arsenic levels in wells due to drought and aquifer depletion, spurring community-led conservation efforts.
Water levels at the Great Salt Lake continue to drop, and some Utah lawmakers are considering desperate measures such as piping salt water from the Pacific Ocean into the lake.
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western hemisphere, but it is shrinking due to drought, climate change, and water diversions. It is expected to reach its lowest level in 170...