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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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The Philippines has started to provide recycled potable water to its residents through Maynilad Water Services Inc. to meet growing demands and augment water supplies. The water and wastewater service provides water to the 17 cities and municipalities comprising the West Zone of the Greater Metro …
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Queenstown, a popular tourist destination on the South Island of New Zealand, has been placed under a boil notice following several confirmed cases of cryptosporidium, an illness caused by the protozoan. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers says the town's reputation has taken a hit with the recent water …
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In Vermont, USA, the state-mandated lead testing revealed that 98% of its public schools and childcare facilities have lead in their drinking water. Act 66, passed in 2019, requires all public school and childcare facilities in the state to test their drinking and cooking water for lead …
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Hoboken, New Jersey, residents are no strangers to frequent water main problems. The city regularly experiences water main breaks, low water pressure from their pipes, and discolored water. On 8 November 2022, reports of a water main break on one of the city's streets, Clinton Street, prompted …
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The anti-government and anti-tax mantra Ronald Regan promoted in the 80s remains in many Americans until today. But this sentiment that drove under-taxation in the country resulted in underfunding some essential services. Poor communities and cities are most affected by its consequences when this …
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