water supply

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Rivers are starting to fall "notably" to "exceptionally low" in some parts of England with Thames Water, Anglian Water and Yorkshire Water already noting stresses to water supply.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

South East Water said nearly 800 properties remained without water supply in the Wraik Hill and Cranbrook areas of Kent on Sunday.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Later Tuesday, crews started shutting down some of the water supply that’s cooling the tank.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Thupa Inka descended the Moche River and paralyzed Chimor’s defenses by the simple expedient of threatening to destroy its water supply.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann