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Water
Waukesha: A spa town that took its water for granted
Feb 3, 2015
Cities hit water problems even in wet regions, and finding a new source of water is difficult.
'Smart' devices used to hunt for water leaks
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 12, 2015
Entrepreneur's company tracks down leaky water pipes with data collected by sensors.
Why water conservation doesn't mean lower water rates
Oct 8, 2014
Water and sewer utilities raise rates to meet infrastructure costs.
Donations flow in to help Detroit water customers
by
Noel King
Aug 28, 2014
Donations provide relief as Detroit resumes shutting off delinquent customers' water.
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Local mismanagement, dry conditions causing a global freshwater crisis
Aug 8, 2014
The drought is impacting more than just water.
Keeping the water clean at American Water
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 26, 2014
Susan Story, CEO of American Water, talks about plans to avoid a water crisis.
In the U.S., a water main breaks every two minutes
by
Dan Bobkoff
May 12, 2014
Last year, the country’s infrastructure got a grade of D+.
For public good, not for profit.
In China, a city's water, poisoned
by
Rob Schmitz
Apr 14, 2014
Lanzhou’s water supply was contaminated with Benzene, a cancer-causing chemical
Unpaid water bill? Detroit will turn off the tap
Mar 28, 2014
Half the bankrupt city's residents are delinquent on their water bills. Businesses, schools and the city itself owe more than $50 million in unpaid water bills.
Frowny faces help conserve water
by
Sam Harnett
Mar 18, 2014
Peer pressure works in getting people to use less water