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Understanding Orphan Wells and Their Threat to Water SourcesUnderstanding Orphan Wells and Their Threat to Water Sources

Understanding Orphan Wells and Their Threat to Water Sources

Image Credit: J.J. Gouin/Shutterstock.com Orphan wells pose significant environmental and health risks, as they can contaminate water sources with toxic…

2 years ago
Heavy water year lets wildlife thrive on Kern Water Bank groundsHeavy water year lets wildlife thrive on Kern Water Bank grounds

Heavy water year lets wildlife thrive on Kern Water Bank grounds

The goal is to be able to preserve and store water during wet years for use during years of drought.…

2 years ago
Farmers Recharged Groundwater by Catching Atmospheric RiversFarmers Recharged Groundwater by Catching Atmospheric Rivers

Farmers Recharged Groundwater by Catching Atmospheric Rivers

Photo: Standing water in a blooming almond orchard cause by excessive rain near Manteca, California. After years of drought and…

2 years ago
Study confirms nitrate can release uranium into groundwaterStudy confirms nitrate can release uranium into groundwater

Study confirms nitrate can release uranium into groundwater

New research finds that nitrate ... can help transport uranium to groundwater — when the nitrate levels exceed the regulatory…

2 years ago
Pathbreaking Groundwater Research by Center for Law, Energy & the Environment Team Goes NationalPathbreaking Groundwater Research by Center for Law, Energy & the Environment Team Goes National

Pathbreaking Groundwater Research by Center for Law, Energy & the Environment Team Goes National

Photo: California and other states where water is scarce have long tapped more groundwater — particularly for agriculture — than…

2 years ago