water system

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"The whole world is experiencing a prolonged drought but Turkey is also facing a severe hydrological drought," he said of a phenomenon where rainfall shortages hit the wider water system, depleting water bodies and groundwater.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“If we can’t depend on reliable long-term snowpack and snowmelt later in the year, we’re going to have to do other things to make our water system more resilient.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Alan Wilson said some changes had been made to the cold water system or "will be instructed" to allow the facilities to open on time.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

California water agencies praised the announcement, saying the funding will improve the water system.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Not only were the lights about to fail and the supplies about to run out, but the water system was breaking down.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau