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By 2050, a majority of U.S. coastal areas are likely to be threatened by 30 or more days of flooding each year due to sea level rise. Water quality goes beyond what’s safe to drink or swim in. As demand for more and more water grows, so too will the societal, economic, and ecological consequences.
Feb 13, 2020 · In the U.S., irrigation accounts for more than 80 percent of total water consumptive use and up to 94 percent of consumption in regions most prone to water scarcity. Below are two case studies that demonstrate how TNC is working with farmers to help reduce water use.
Jan 25, 2023 · For waters that do not meet water quality standards, states must develop Total Maximum Daily Loads—a pollutant budget—which EPA approves. EPA and the states then work to restrict pollution to these levels, such as by providing incentives to landowners to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
Jun 22, 2021 · This study builds on a growing body of evidence showing access to plumbing, water quality, and basic sanitation are lacking for a disturbingly large number of US residents by providing a ...
- J. Tom Mueller, Stephen Gasteyer
- 2021
Jan 11, 2024 · To help states achieve water supply resiliency, EPA is promoting water reuse and the expansion of nontraditional water supplies (for example, impaired, alternative, or reclaimed water) previously not considered for reuse, while continuing to protect human and environmental health.
Jan 9, 2023 · Addressing complex water problems. The success of water conservation projects lies in identifying leverage points and analyzing the various systems and their continuous interactions with each other. Anthropological practices are central to understanding as well as resolving this issue. Understanding and analyzing feedback loops is important.
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Mar 23, 2021 · Groundwater supplies drinking water to 99 percent of rural populations, but overpumping has led to aquifer depletion and water contamination. What federal and state actions can alleviate growing ...
