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October 25, 2023

Biden admin greenlights plan to reduce western states' vital water supply: 'Equitable future'

The Department of the Interior unveiled a proposal Wednesday that would conserve roughly 978 billion gallons of water for Western states in coming years.

October 23, 2023

Wisconsin allocates $402M to combat PFAS, other water pollutants

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is allocating over $402 million toward assisting 106 municipalities in improving water infrastructure.

October 20, 2023

Large water main break repaired in upstate New York

A major water main break in Watertown, New York, which saw the rupture of a 12-foot-long piece of piping at the city's treatment plant, has been repaired.

October 19, 2023

Group of 'witches' paddle across lake in odd moment caught on camera

The inaugural Water Watch Coven took place in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, where paddleboarders were dressed up as witches. A bystander said some even had cats and brooms on the paddles. See the spooky moment!

October 16, 2023

Underwater photography competition crowns winners among 1,600 photos: See a 3-headed eel pic and more

An underwater photography contest announced the winners after over 1,600 stunning images were submitted. See some of the photos that earned a gold prize.

October 13, 2023

Feds, local officials pledge $450M to dredge out Milwaukee waterways

Officials at the federal, state and local levels have agreed to invest $450 million into a dredging project aimed at clearing contaminated sediment from Milwaukee's waterways.

October 11, 2023

EPA urged to intervene in Alabama water system reportedly plagued by contamination, leaks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been asked to use its emergency powers to address problems at the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board in Alabama.

October 10, 2023

Milwaukee suburb begins sourcing majority of water supply from Lake Michigan

Waukesha, Wisconsin, has finally begun sourcing millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan after years of unsuccessful appeals to regulators.

October 10, 2023

California woman details a 'waterless' life due to her very rare allergy: 'I’m always dehydrated'

A woman named Tessa Hansen-Smith regularly shares on social media the details of her rare allergy to water — she breaks out in hives if she comes into contact with it. Here's what to know.

October 9, 2023

Bear spotted enjoying the sunshine on a Florida boat

A bear was seen standing on someone’s boat in what appears to be a marina in Naples, Florida. See the bear enjoy the spacious spot and a few rays of sunshine, too!