Tag: Aquifers

Jordan Is Running Out of Water, a Grim Glimpse of the Future

The small Middle Eastern nation is already one of the driest countries in the world and rising heat, coupled with a growing population, is making things much worse.

Virginia Uses Treated Wastewater to Shore Up a Drinking Water Aquifer

A crucial aquifer is running low, so officials are pumping in treated sewage. It’s an increasingly common strategy as heavy demand and climate change strain water supplies.