UCLA: Western states miss key opportunity to boost water supply
Western states reuse just 26% of wastewater, missing a major chance to ease the Colorado River crisis, UCLA and NRDC researchers report.
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EPA nominee vows to tackle sewage crisis threatening California beaches, as federal funds back major upgrades to cross-border wastewater treatment.
California allocates $880M to 395 projects, improving water systems and climate resilience for 12 million residents statewide.
A growing number of Western states are moving toward treating wastewater to provide a sustainable drinking water supply.
Arizona's Advanced Water Purification program aims to transform wastewater into millions of gallons of safe drinking water for Phoenix, meeting EPA standards.
Rio Grande’s Challenges: Drying stretches and wastewater clean-up
The Rio Grande faces drying stretches near Albuquerque, while El Paso Water invests $7M in clean-up after a major wastewater spill.