infrastructure

California’s water agencies lose millions of gallons underground due to leaky pipes

Photo: Water continues to flow into a sinkhole from the broken water main on Sunset Boulevard near UCLA,Wednesday, July 30,…

6 years ago

How a Yemen Water Plant Helped Cut Cholera by 92 Percent

Why you should care: Because cholera has had a devastating effect on the conflict-ravaged country and can be used as…

6 years ago

How Is the Netherlands Preparing for Sea Level Rise?

Illustration: a "floodable park" helps drain rising waters, such as stormwater, from surrounding areas. Floodable parks, salty lettuce, and other…

6 years ago

Somerville Receives $500K For Water, Sewer Improvements

The project includes upgrading a 140-year-old sewer system and enable the construction of five mixed-use buildings at Boynton Yards. SOMERVILLE,…

6 years ago

Newark said its water was safe, but … was warned of problems months ago

City officials in Newark said they learned in October that lead water contamination wasn’t just affecting a dozen homes, but…

6 years ago