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Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities — 15hTwo privately owned Colorado water utilities, each serving fewer than 200 people, were breached in late August 2026; officials say water quality was not impacted.

Maya Lindstrom It's concerning that foreign hackers can target even tiny water systems like these, we need stronger protections for all utilities.

Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say — 4hTwo small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before oper… — by Andrew Powell

Rachel Meyers It's alarming that foreign hackers got into water systems and messed with pumps and alarms. We need much tighter security on these utilities before something worse happens.

80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — 4dProsecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

Boil Advisories Lifted and Issued in Several CommunitiesEnvironment — Sep 11, 2026Boil-water advisories were issued in multiple communities after water-line breaks or leaks and have been lifted in several areas following repairs and satisfactory water tests, though a few locations still operate under advisories or emergency directives. The affected communities include Great Bend (KS), Modeste (LA), the Richmond County area, White Plains (KY), and Cedar Rapids (IA), with precise closures, testing, and lifting timelines noted for each locality.

Beaver dams store millions of gallons of water amid drought concerns — Sep 9, 2026Beavers reintroduced six years ago to the Holnicote estate in Somerset have built dams that store over a million liters of water and turned dry land into green wet meadows.

Maya Lindstrom Farmers around here might benefit if more beavers were allowed to build in the smaller streams.

Obama Announces Loss of Family Dog Sunny After 13 Years — 2dBarack Obama announced the death of his family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog Sunny, describing her as a “force of nature” who loved his daughters and helped around the White House. Tributes emphasize Sunny’s athletic energy, loyalty, and bond with Bo, noting she disliked getting wet and remained loyal and adventurous for thirteen years.

Couple marries in flooded church after monsoon in Philippines; bride walks the aisle in waist-deep waterGood News — Sep 8, 2026A Philippine couple held their wedding in a flooded church after monsoon rains, with the bride wading through waist-deep water to reach the altar on September 1.

Tech giants claim new cooling systems could slash data centers' water use — Sep 7, 2026Public scrutiny over the water and electricity used by data centers is pushing tech giants to pursue lower-water cooling, led by Nvidia’s DSX closed-loop system that pumps warmer liquid directly through servers to cut water use. While this can dramatically reduce water consumption (with 2025 global use around 222 billion litres and potential growth to 644 billion litres by 2030 if unchanged), the trade-off is higher energy use in cooling and the need for robust heat management in extreme conditions, as the industry weighs efficiency gains against total environmental footprint.

Dana Whitfield Liquid cooling has been used in supercomputers for years, glad it's finally trickling down to regular data centers.

Divided Fifth Circuit finds no constitutional right to clean water in Jackson case — Sep 5, 2026Mississippi’s Jackson water system remains a crisis for residents, with lead contamination and mismanagement highlighting a long-delayed need for upgrades as litigation alleges harm from tainted water and misleading boil notices. A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or to truthful information from officials, effectively dismissing the residents’ constitutional claims, though debates over accountability and remedies persist.

Jared Kim This ruling doesn't fix a single pipe in Jackson. The real failure is decades of neglect, and now there's even less legal pressure to address it.

Helen Keller Learns to CommunicateGood News — FROM 1887Blind-deaf child discovers language through water

Young Children Die in Separate Water IncidentsHealth — Sep 8, 2026A cluster of young child deaths tied to drownings and water incidents across the U.S. and abroad, including a 5-year-old in South Carolina whose autopsy found fluid in the lungs but where the exact cause remains unknown, and several toddlers in Iowa and a pond death in Uttar Pradesh under investigation. Officials say investigations and postmortems are ongoing, with no final conclusions yet on the exact circumstances of these deaths.

Gardening Coverage Highlights Native Plants, Drought ResilienceLifestyle — 5dAcross gardening topics, experts highlight shade-tolerant native plants and their varied species, a grass-clover lawn mix as a drought-resilient, low-maintenance alternative, and strategies for expanding shrub use in British landscapes, while noting Hibiscus blooms during the monsoon season and a Cornwall grower showcasing off-grid, water-smart irrigation amid heatwaves.

Environmental Groups Complain to Ombudsman Over EU Water Directive ReviewEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026Environmental NGOs including WWF and the European Environmental Bureau filed a formal complaint with the European Ombudsman accusing the European Commission of maladministration for moving ahead with an omnibus overhaul of water protection and management laws without sufficient evidence or stakeholder consultation, arguing the revisions aren’t justified by the evidence and won’t fix the real bottlenecks for mining permits. The Ombudsman is expected to decide in coming weeks whether to open an inquiry, a move that would shape EU rulemaking amid broader tensions between environmental safeguards and industry-driven deregulation.

Over 100 fans treated for heat illness at college football openers — Sep 6, 2026Heat and humidity marred opening-game atmospheres across multiple campuses: at Kentucky, more than 100 fans experienced heat-related issues, with several hospitalized, after a revised water-bottle policy and intensified safety guidance were issued. In Tulsa, temperatures hit triple digits with a heat index over 106, prompting free water, misting stations and cooling zones to help fans endure the conditions.

Nicole Hardy Glad they finally loosened the water bottle rules. Health should always beat "security theater" at these stadiums.

US Embassy in Havana warns of rising illnesses amid water, power crisis — Sep 4, 2026The U.S. embassy in Havana has issued a health alert reporting a rise in diarrheal and gastrointestinal illnesses across Cuba linked to deteriorating water and electricity infrastructure, a situation intensified by the Trump administration’s fuel blockade. UN-appointed human rights experts have called the sanctions a humanitarian crisis and urged vigilance, with officials advising residents and travelers to avoid improperly stored or perishable foods.

Tom Gallagher Blocking fuel supplies and then acting surprised that water treatment and power fail is a predictable outcome, not an accident.

Settler Violence and Restrictions Reported in West BankWorld — Sep 9, 2026Reports describe intensified Israeli-settler activity near Jerusalem, with attacks on water wells and the erection of outposts, as well as broader settlement expansion shaping the West Bank. At the same time, Beit Iksa residents are effectively trapped by permit-based restrictions, and UK sanctions on settlements provoke Israeli counter-measures, highlighting the multidimensional impact of the conflict.

Tinubu commissions Bwari water network, pledges clean waterEnvironment — Jul 14, 2026President Tinubu commissioned the Bwari Water Supply Network, a 198-kilometre pipeline connecting Bwari and surrounding communities to the Lower Usuma Dam treated water as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda to extend clean water to Abuja’s satellite towns and all six area councils. He framed the project as fulfilling a contract and pledged to replicate similar water infrastructure in Kuje, Kwali, Gwagwalada and Abaji, underscoring that clean water is a fundamental right and central to governance that works for the people.

Hurricanes Damage Hawaii, California; Infrastructure Remains Fragile — Sep 8, 2026Hawaii is still cleaning up after a record-setting hurricane season, with continuing damage assessments, school disruptions, and agricultural losses affecting residents and industries. Officials warn that the state’s water and power systems remain intertwined and fragile as climate-driven storms persist, underscoring the need for resilience investments across infrastructure, agriculture, and public services.

Water Official Scrutinized for Delaying Water Release Amid Maui Wildfires, Now ReassignedReporting — Aug 18, 2023Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) Deputy Director M. Kaleo Manuel has faced harsh scrutiny for communication issues that delayed water access during the Maui wildfires and is now reassigned…

Attempted Censure of Maxine Waters Will Be Met with Retaliation, Democrats WarnReporting — Apr 25, 2021House Democrats may strike back against Republicans who sought to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California over comments Waters made prior to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Last weekend, Waters made…

Diver dies off Tenerife, tourist drowns after boat fall in Malaysia — 6dMultiple drowning and fatal boating incidents linked to scuba diving or overboard falls have been reported: a 45-year-old diver died off Tenerife as emergency responders searched the coast, a 65-year-old Indian tourist died after slipping from a boat ladder during a Tioman dive, and a 72-year-old Floridian died after falling overboard on Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee, with authorities noting lack of life jackets in at least one case. The incidents highlight ongoing risks around diving activities in international waters and popular boating spots.

Trump Admin Declares War On Microplastics In Drinking Water — Apr 3, 2026The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would seek to remove microplastics and pharmaceuticals from drinking water as part of its effort to improve water standards. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…

Public Not Happy After City Water Officials Release Their Own Music VideoReporting — May 5, 2024On Monday, Denver Water published their “Splashstreet Boys — I water that way,” parody of the Backstreet Boys song, “I Want It That Way” in an attempt to provide entertaining guidance to residents on how and when to…

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva Agree $455 Million PFAS Settlement — Sep 10, 2026DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over PFAS discharges from the Fayetteville Works facility, with payments spreading over 15 years and Chemours roughly responsible for $180 million of the total on a net present value basis, funded by existing accruals. The deal also outlines ongoing obligations such as drinking-water programs, escrow funding, and liability clarity to support continued operations at Fayetteville Works.

Jared Kim This settlement shows the companies are taking responsibility for the Fayetteville pollution, but the payments need to deliver real water cleanup without delays.

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