Water

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jack Schmidt, director of the Center for Colorado River Studies at Utah State University, about new record low water levels in two major reservoirs.

As more and more data center developers submit proposals to build in Texas, questions about how they will impact Texas' grid and contribute to drought conditions across the state are widespread.

Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.

Data centers require significant amounts of water. But state lawmakers say they do not have reliable information about how much water the industry is consuming — and how that will impact the state’s water-scarce future.

The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.

After years of drought and rising demand, Corpus Christi's water supply is nearing critical levels, raising concerns for residents and one of the nation's largest energy hubs.

Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they'll fall on the pecking order if the region's water runs out.

City leaders intend to make unprecedented cuts to water use in September, but they aren't sure exactly how.

A recent study reveals the significant and largely unaccounted-for pressure that the rapid expansion of data centers is placing on Texas’ water resources. The number of massive data centers is surging in Texas, placing a strain on the grid. They are also demanding a lot of water that many areas just don't have.

The plan builds upon an existing discharge line currently being used for irrigation.