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In my home county of Calhoun, a heavily irrigated farming area, the aquifer is dropping, and many people are having to redrill their wells, so this is not just a west coast problem.

In my home county of Calhoun, a heavily irrigated farming area, the aquifer is dropping, and many people are having to redrill their wells, so this is not just a west coast problem.

A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes. Breakdowns in infrastructure arose in rapid succession after days of freezing temperatures in areas where extended periods of frigid weather is abnormal. Officials have encouraged people across the South to drip faucets during the prolonged cold snap because water moving through pipes is less likely to freeze. Localities across the region have issued boil water advisories and are distributing bottled water for basic needs. The water woes are acute in places with already troubled water systems

Blue Granite Water serves approximately 4,000 households around Lake Wylie, but York County is about to condemn the utility and acquire it for $36 million in public funds from the utility's customers. Now Blue Granite wants to start a new project in the area and is asking for permission to not get public input to do so.

We’ve been talking about water conservation this week- from instant hot water heaters to simple measures like turning the water off while you brush your…

Water Conservation is an important part of our Eco plan and there are many quick steps that you can take in this effort, but have you thought about…

Water waste can get out of hand quickly in the bathroom, but low-flow shower heads and faucets can greatly reduce water waste. The EPA's WaterSense…

The City of Columbia and Lexington and Richland counties are teaming up for the 5th annual Summer Celebration of Water tomorrow, August 23rd at Riverfront…