New Mexico is offering $35 million to help turn salty groundwater into usable water and reduce pressure on limited freshwater supplies.
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The National Alliance for Water Innovation opened a $12 million program to help U.S. factories reuse water and cut fresh water demand.
The Roundup: Colorado River crisis hits farms and small towns
Lake Powell nears a critical level while farms, ranches and small towns across the Colorado River Basin struggle with shrinking water supplies.
A landmark 30-year study finds indoor home water use has dropped 44%, driven by smarter appliances and plumbing codes, not lifestyle changes.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Colorado River reservoirs near collapse: Scientists warn of system crash
Experts warn Lake Powell and Lake Mead are nearly out of usable water, and another dry year could crash the entire Colorado River storage system.