Sacramento Drought Leads to “Dirt Taste” in Local Water

Sacramento Drought Leads to “Dirt Taste” in Local Water

The water in Sacramento has not tasted right lately. People throughout the city have submitted complaints that their water has tasted bitter and dirty. The city officials have admitted that the water hasn’t been tasting its best, but insist it’s safe to drink. This...
Western U.S. Grapples with the Consequences of Droughts

Western U.S. Grapples with the Consequences of Droughts

Western states in the U.S. are familiar with dry seasons, but the 2021 droughts have been cause for tremendous concern. Impacting the water supply and the water quality of what remains, these droughts have forced officials to fight two battles at once. For one, the...
Alabama Revives Water Testing Program for School Systems

Alabama Revives Water Testing Program for School Systems

While most public water systems are required by law to perform frequent testing for contamination, school systems have no such requirement. This means that in order to obtain sufficient testing to protect children, states must find a way themselves. Alabama had a...