In January, a Texas town’s water tank suddenly started overflowing, spewing a torrent of water to the ground below.
Source: A water tower in Texas suddenly started overflowing. It may be the work of Russian hackers.
Author: Alan Day
Town near San Antonio accused of stealing water for 20 years
A Texas town just saw a major reduction in water supply after it was revealed the city had been illegally pumping millions of gallons of water from a well that wasn’t registered with the proper authority.
Source: Town near San Antonio accused of stealing water for 20 years
‘Complete and absolute despair’ for Texas farmers as shared water supply with Mexico threaten sugar and citrus production
A 1944 water treaty dictates that Mexico send a portion of water from the Rio Grande, but drought there has prevented them from meeting the quota.
Our Water Matters – The Big Bend Sentinel
Complexities and challenges of joint planning and large-scale groundwater production
California cracks down on farm region’s water pumping: ‘The ground is collapsing’
Experts: New threats to New Mexico’s rivers also endanger its groundwater resources | Environmental Defense Fund
New Mexico’s rivers are under severe threat, further endangering already strained ecosystems, drinking water sources and livelihoods across the state, according to a new report. The state’s rivers now collectively rank as the most endangered in America according to new analysis released today by American Rivers.
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says | CNN Politics
A hacking group with ties to the Russian government is suspected of carrying out a cyberattack in January that caused a tank at a Texas water facility to overflow, experts from US cybersecurity firm Mandiant said Wednesday.
Crop-rich California region may fall under state monitoring to preserve groundwater flow
California might step in to regulate groundwater use in part of the crop-rich San Joaquin Valley, which would be a first-of-its-kind move that comes a decade after lawmakers tasked local communities with carefully managing the precious but often overused resource.
Source: Crop-rich California region may fall under state monitoring to preserve groundwater flow
Water In Texas: A Window Into Problems Across The US
Humans cannot live without water, yet many of us take for granted that water is readily available. As more people move to cities, adding to already crowded populations, the availability of potable water isn’t a given any longer.
Source: Water In Texas: A Window Into Problems Across The US
Texas SC: mediation agreement doesn’t apply to San Jacinto River Authority’s claims in suit over rates
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court on Friday held that a pre-suit mediation agreement does not apply to San Jacinto River Authority’s claims in a dispute over fees and rates.