/tags/water-supply water supply en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-16/politifact-fl-fact-checking-florida-governor-candidate-james-fishback-on-ai-data-center-water-energy-use Critics warn documentation rules could flag eligible voters as “unverified,” creating new hurdles for people without passports, birth certificates or updated legal records Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-16/politifact-fl-fact-checking-florida-governor-candidate-james-fishback-on-ai-data-center-water-energy-use Samantha Putterman | PolitiFact /2026-02-12/south-floridas-water-shortage-whats-the-rain-outlook Water levels in the Biscayne Aquifer have fallen dramatically... and there are still close to 4 months left of the dry season. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:02:00 GMT /2026-02-12/south-floridas-water-shortage-whats-the-rain-outlook Irene Sans /environment/2026-02-06/water-shortage-warnings-miami-dade-keys Under the order, residents are reminded to follow local rules that restrict lawn watering to twice a week, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:27:06 GMT /environment/2026-02-06/water-shortage-warnings-miami-dade-keys Jenny Staletovich /environment/2025-12-29/as-pfas-settlement-funds-trickle-in-lawmakers-weigh-immunity-for-water-utilities For at least one water utility in Central Florida, PFAS settlement payments are starting to arrive. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:33:35 GMT /environment/2025-12-29/as-pfas-settlement-funds-trickle-in-lawmakers-weigh-immunity-for-water-utilities Molly Duerig /environment/2025-12-12/recycled-water-can-people-accept-the-idea-of-drinking-it Officials say drinking recycled, thoroughly-treated wastewater is perfectly safe but there are also psychological hurdles. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:32:00 GMT /environment/2025-12-12/recycled-water-can-people-accept-the-idea-of-drinking-it Molly Duerig /environment/2025-12-10/drinking-recycled-water-in-florida-the-day-will-come As of this year, Florida rules allow for reclaimed water, or recycled wastewater, to be treated and distributed for drinking. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:54:55 GMT /environment/2025-12-10/drinking-recycled-water-in-florida-the-day-will-come Molly Duerig /environment/npr-breaking-news/2023-04-12/swimming-pools-and-lavish-gardens-of-the-rich-are-driving-water-shortages-study-says Socioeconomic disparity is just as influential as climate change and population growth when it comes to explaining why so many cities are struggling with their water supply, researchers say. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:00:30 GMT /environment/npr-breaking-news/2023-04-12/swimming-pools-and-lavish-gardens-of-the-rich-are-driving-water-shortages-study-says Emily Olson /environment/2022-12-19/demand-for-pumps-jumps-with-rising-seas-and-flood-risks-floridas-bill-will-be-massive Pumps are an integral part of plans to help save South Florida from flooding. Thanks to climate change, stormwater systems here — and around the world — are coming under growing strain. In some cases, they’re starting to fail. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:39:27 GMT /environment/2022-12-19/demand-for-pumps-jumps-with-rising-seas-and-flood-risks-floridas-bill-will-be-massive Nicolas Rivero /national/2022-10-05/a-michigan-judge-drops-felony-charges-against-7-people-in-flint-water-scandal The dismissal for 7 people was significant but not a surprise after the Michigan Supreme Court earlier said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT /national/2022-10-05/a-michigan-judge-drops-felony-charges-against-7-people-in-flint-water-scandal The Associated Press /news/2022-09-07/the-crisis-in-jackson-shows-how-climate-change-is-threatening-water-supplies Historic flooding and record droughts are stressing water systems across the country, and experts warn that with climate change intensifying the crisis in Jackson, Miss., may be just the beginning. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-07/the-crisis-in-jackson-shows-how-climate-change-is-threatening-water-supplies Scott Neuman