water supply

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Runoff from wildfire burn areas or bacteria such as E. coli could enter sinkholes connected to Roaring Springs Cave and reach the water supply.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

“For us, it’s all about diversifying water supply, being more climate resilient and not being in a situation where drought is going to have such a severe impact on our customers,” Pedersen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

South East Water has been under scrutiny since November, when 24,000 customers lost water supply or pressure in the Tunbridge Wells area.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Between November and December, some 24,000 SEW customers had no water supply or low pressure following a plant failure, which led to a boil water notice for several days.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Seldom if ever does Nature operate in closed and separate compartments, and she has not done so in distributing the earth’s water supply.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson