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On December 30, 2025, the Bearspaw feeder main—which supplies 60% of Calgary’s drinking water—burst for the second time, just 18 months after its initial failure. This incident led to two weeks of strict water restrictions while repairs were being made, prompting the city to reassess the …
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Changing rainfall patterns, rapid urbanization, and sustained population growth have intensified flooding risks in the Philippines, particularly in densely populated and low-income communities where drainage and sanitation systems are often overstretched. Flooding and urban pressure in Greater …
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Bergen, Norway, is home to one of the world’s largest underground waste management systems. Beneath the narrow, cobbled streets of this 955-year-old city lies a network of 7.5 kilometers (about 4.7 miles) of pipes that use pneumatic technology to transport garbage to a central waste management …
Tehran, Iran’s capital and home to 10 million people, is only weeks away from “day zero,” the day when its taps could run completely dry, as vital reservoirs reach dangerously low levels, according to a CNN report. A combination of poor water management and the effects of climate change …
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On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Mexico’s Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, signed a ”Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) to clean up sewage pollution in the Tijuana River, which has long …
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The Besòs River has long been a vital water source for Barcelona, but contamination has plagued it since the 1970s. Rapid urban and industrial development along its banks has worsened the issue, threatening both the city's freshwater supply and the ecosystems that rely on the river. Because …
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Infrastructure asset management is a necessity and a strategic advantage for any successful business. It enables the organization to track its assets and condition, optimizing their use to ensure longevity and continued efficiency. Effective implementation of asset management helps …
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Italy wastes a lot of water every year, enough to meet the needs of 43 million people. Its aging pipes leak around 42% of the country’s drinking water. According to Euronews, around 25% of its water distribution network is over 50 years old, and 60% is 30. As a country grappling with water …
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Heavy rainfall poses risks for dams to overtop and overflow, causing uncontrolled release of impounded water downstream. When dams fail or breach, the result could be catastrophic. Surging water downstream can destroy lives and properties on its path. The Conversation article reports that …
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On August 29, 2022, Mississippi's largest water treatment plant in Jackson failed, creating a catastrophic water crisis in the state's capital. The city's 180,000 residents were left without water, leading to the emergency distribution of bottled water. The city linked the failure to …
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Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) Chief Executive Office Dr. Amit Chanan has called attention to a serious problem facing the nation's water infrastructure – water leaks. He says a "staggering" loss of approximately 60 to 70 million liters of water exists in the Suva and Nausori corridor. Suva is …
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Drought is inherent to California's climate. Throughout recent history, the state has experienced periodic droughts. Its most recent one was in 2020-2022. However, dramatic fluctuations in its climate have been observed in the 21st century. In 2015, California experienced its lowest snowpack …
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