Noticias sobre Puerto Rico
Ferrovial wins $1.08 billion contract to expand flood-control channel in Puerto Rico
Ferrovial, a global infrastructure company, has been awarded a $1.08 billion contract by the U.S.
Colorado joins growing list of US states declaring drought emergencies
Governor Jared Polis has signed a formal drought emergency proclamation for the state of Colorado, activating the highest tier of the state's drought response framework amid what officials describe as one of the most severe water crises in the region's recorded history.
EPA releases $2.9 billion for lead pipe replacement across the U.S.
The U.S.
ACCIONA to renovate one of Puerto Rico’s main drinking water treatment plants
The project will repair the damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes and will benefit 190,000 homes in San Juan’s metropolitan area.
Essential Utilities names Daniel Ramirez-Cisneros as President of Aqua Texas
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EPA partners with City of Albany to replace lead service lines
The U.S.
USDA partners with White House, NRWA to strengthen cybersecurity for rural water systems
U.S.
New analysis finds rising seas threaten U.S. infrastructure critical for millions of people
A new analysis released by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reveals nearly 1,100 critical infrastructure assets along the U.S.
ML speeds up climate model simulations at finer resolutions, making them usable on local levels
Climate models are a key technology in predicting the impacts of climate change.
1.4 million smart water meters rolled out across Puerto Rico
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded over $711 million to replace nearly 1.4 million water meters of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), the agency’s infrastructure for measuring potable water consumption throughout the island.
Research finds Caribbean islands are uniquely susceptible to flash droughts
The word "drought" typically conjures images of parched soil, dust-swept prairies, depleted reservoirs, and dry creek beds, all the result of weeks or seasons of persistently dry atmospheric conditions.
U.S. high tide flooding continues to break records
Coastal communities in eight locations along the East and West coasts experienced record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue in 2024.
Puerto Rico to tender US$138 million contract to rehabilitate water treatment plant
Puerto Rico's Aqueducts and Sewage Authority (AAA) is set to launch a US$138 million contract to rehabilitate a vital water treatment plant located in the Toa Alta region, reports BNamericas.
Climate change vicious cycle spirals in Latin America and Caribbean
Extreme weather and climate shocks are becoming more acute in Latin America and the Caribbean, as the long-term warming trend and sea level rise accelerate, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
USBR makes up to $5 million available for WaterSMART funding opportunities
Reclamation announced a notice of funding opportunity through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the WaterSMART Basin Study Program for the development of hydrologic information and water management tools that improve modeling and forecasting capabilities.
One is bad enough: Climate change raises the threat of multiple hurricanes
Getting hit with one hurricane is bad enough, but new research from Princeton Engineering shows that back-to-back versions may become common for many areas in coming decades.
Half of US coastal communities underestimate sea level risks, study finds
Many communities in the United States underestimate how much sea level will rise in their area, according to a new study in Earth's Future led by Andra Garner, a climate scientist at Rowan University.
With historic droughts on the rise, we must reclaim our water
The climate crisis challenges our water supply in many ways, from deadly hurricanes to widespread and severe droughts.
Rain and flood events push boundaries of US water infrastructure, warns NACWA
Leading members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) took part in a national news conference drawing attention to the impact of 10 major rain and flood…
Pumping draws young groundwater to new depths, potentially with contaminants in tow
How old is your water?