Water Quality

Coachella Valley: One of the Poorest, Densest Areas in the U.S.

Coachella Valley is home to agriculture, music festivals, and impoverished residents living in shanty mobile homes. Drinkable water, reliable electricity, basic sanitation, and clean air are scarce, says California Watch.

26 October 2011 - 2:00pm

California Watch

Public Showers Improve Health

The village of Shamen, China lacks running water, and scarcity has created a lack of awareness of water health issues. A complex new bathhouse aims to curb health problems and create a gathering place in the process.

29 August 2011 - 6:00am

Fast Company

Water Infrastructure Questions Linger in California

Prop. 18, the financial centerpiece of legislation meant to overhaul California's aging water supply infrastructure, was removed from the statewide ballot slated for November.

6 October 2010 - 8:00am

The Planning Report

Envision Utah

Extensive citizen involvement was essential in the development of this comprehensive statewide framework. The elements addressed include air quality, mobility, critical lands, water, housing, infrastructure, and community. The framework offers a menu of strategies to locally achieve state goals to achieve growth while maintaining quality of life.

12 March 2010 - 9:56am

Protecting Florida's Springs: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Management Practices

Protecting Florida's Springs: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Management Practices created a coordinated, clear public policy to protect Florida's more than 600 freshwater springs and unique limestone topography. The publication explains the spring systems and details specific strategies to govern development. The manual pulls together best practices into one easy-to-digest resource that helps planning departments to educate developers and citizens and better protect the state's natural resources.

26 February 2010 - 1:57pm

Aging Wastewater Systems Threatening Water Supplies

Aging sewage systems in municipalities across the country are falling into disrepair, resulting in massive leaks and spills that threaten drinking water and public health.

15 May 2008 - 8:00am

USA Today