New Mexico's first step toward reuse of fracking water met with public concern

NM's water pollution control commission opened a weeklong series of hearings on legislation surrounding the treatment, reuse and disposal of oil-industry fracking water.

Plaintiffs suing Navy for jet fuel leak into drinking water in Hawaii seek $225K to $1.25M

A lawyer representing families who drank water tainted with jet fuel in Hawaii is asking a judge to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages.

3 Native American tribes seeking rights to Colorado River water in $5B settlement

A proposed water rights settlement would be the first step in securing Colorado River water for the Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes.

2 miles of Los Angeles coast closed off by sewage spill

About 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage began spilling into Ballona Creek on Wednesday, leading to a closure order for a large stretch of the Los Angeles coastline.

Water rationing ordered as severe flooding devastates southern Brazil

In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to ration water.

California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years

California reported its first increase in groundwater supplies in years after downpours flooded the state's rivers; groundwater supplies are essential to growing much of the fresh produce in the U.S.

Indiana fertilizer leak triggers 10-mile fish kill

A leak from a 30,000-gallon liquid nitrogen fertilizer tank has resulted in a roughly 10-mile-long fish kill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, according to environmental officials.

Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming

French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.

Trial underway for military families suing US government over tainted water at Hawaii base

Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.

Bipartisan lawmakers seek answers from Mayorkas after Russian cyberattacks on water systems in US

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for a briefing from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on water system protection against hackers.

Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.

2024 Earth Day: 12 eco-friendly ways to celebrate the planet and soak in all its glory

April 22 marks Earth Day, an occasion focused on helping the environment. There are many ways you can celebrate and establish habits to protect the planet.

5 quick Earth Day facts you might not know

Earth Day was born out of environmental activism and has led to the creation of important environmental safety regulations. Each year, it is celebrated by countries around the world.

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals used in cookware as hazardous substances

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.

Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty

Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.

California establishes nation's first drinking water limit in response to 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant

California regulators have adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich."