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- 1Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast, over 130,000 lose power●Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast https:// apnews.com
A powerful nor'easter is battering the US Northeast, causing coastal flooding and leaving more than 130,000 customers without power. High tides are threatening coastal communities as the storm pushes water onshore, and forecasters warn conditions could worsen. Utilities are working to restore outages while officials urge residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert.
- 2Data centre boom strains Alberta's water and power resources●An environmental reckoning? Data centre rush hits hard realities # Alberta # Canada # Tech # AI # Water # DataCentres #
Alberta is facing growing scrutiny over its rapid expansion of data centres, driven largely by demand from the artificial intelligence industry. Reports highlight the strain on local water supplies, electricity grids and natural gas resources, with rural communities and utilities caught up in the push. Critics frame it as an environmental reckoning, raising questions about whether the economic benefits outweigh the costs to land, water and climate commitments in the province.
- 3Powerful nor'easter floods coasts, cuts power across US Northeast●Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast U.S.
A powerful nor'easter has battered the northeastern United States, producing coastal flooding and leaving thousands of residents without electricity. The storm has damaged shorelines and forced communities to respond to rising waters and widespread outages as it moves through the region, with utility crews working to restore service.
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Local news outlet Vostok-Media is reporting a roundup of the day's events in Primorye region, headlined by water supplies disappearing again in Vladivostok, a storm hitting the area, and an incident involving four gunshots. Residents are following the story as utility failures and severe weather compound disruptions in the far-eastern port city.
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A coastal storm has flooded shorelines and left thousands of customers without power. Rising water inundated coastal communities while high winds brought down lines and equipment, prompting utility crews to begin restoration work. Residents along the shore are being urged to avoid flooded areas as conditions ease and cleanup gets underway.
- 6Digital twins being used to improve wastewater management▼Digital twin helps us use wastewater more efficiently
A digital twin technology is being applied to wastewater systems to make their use more efficient. By creating virtual models of treatment and distribution processes, operators can simulate conditions, optimise water reuse and reduce waste. The approach reflects a broader push to apply digital modelling to utilities and sustainability challenges, though details of specific deployments remain limited.
- 7Colorado Springs Utilities Turns to Beavers for Wildfire Defense▼Colorado Springs Utilities Takes a Cue from Beavers to Protect Against Future Wildfires
Colorado Springs Utilities is adopting beaver-inspired restoration techniques to reduce wildfire risk in its watershed. The approach mimics beaver dams to slow water flow, restore wetlands, and keep landscapes moist, helping protect the city's water supply and surrounding land from catastrophic fires. It is part of a growing trend of nature-based solutions used by utilities and land managers across the American West.
- 8Data centers under scrutiny for rural environmental and health impacts●Watch: How data centers impact the environment and health in rural areas
A report highlighted by health care journalists examines how data centers affect the environment and public health in rural areas. Large facilities built to power cloud computing and artificial intelligence consume vast amounts of electricity and water, raising concerns among rural residents about noise, strained utilities and potential health effects. The coverage reflects growing attention on the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure in communities across the United States and beyond.
- 9AI could extend lifespans of aging water infrastructure▼Opinion: AI, other technology can extend lifespans of water infrastructure
A Crain's Detroit Business opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies can significantly extend the service lives of water infrastructure. The commentary suggests predictive tools could help utilities monitor pipelines, detect problems earlier, and defer costly replacements amid mounting maintenance backlogs and funding pressures on public water systems.
- 10EBMUD Director Andy Katz says climate change poses biggest challenges▼EBMUD Director Andy Katz: Climate change brings biggest challenges
Andy Katz, a director of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, says climate change brings the biggest challenges facing the water agency. Writing in Berkeleyside, he highlights how shifting weather patterns threaten the reliability of water supplies for the East Bay and argues the district must adapt its planning to cope with droughts and other climate impacts.
- 11Bristol Water trials floating wetlands to improve reservoir water quality●Bristol Water trials floating wetlands to help improve water quality at reservoirs https://www. waterbriefing.org/home/b
Bristol Water has begun trialling floating wetlands at its reservoirs as a natural way to improve water quality. The man-made wetlands are designed to support biodiversity while filtering nutrients and pollutants from the water. The trial is being followed by environmental and water-sector observers interested in nature-based solutions to pollution and ecosystem restoration.
- 12Ottumwa Water Works left without phone and internet service●Ottumwa Water Works without phone, internet
Ottumwa Water Works, the utility serving Ottumwa, Iowa, is currently without phone and internet service, according to local news coverage. The outage leaves customers unable to reach the utility by phone or online while operations continue. No details have been given on the cause or when service will be restored.
- 13Ottumwa Water Works phone and internet service restored●Ottumwa Water Works phone, internet restored
Ottumwa Water Works in Iowa says its phone and internet service has been restored after an outage. The utility, which manages water service for the city of Ottumwa, had been unreachable by phone and online while the problem lasted. Customers were left unable to contact the office with questions or service requests. Normal communications have now resumed.
- 14Court rules against San Antonio Water System in Medina Lake contract dispute▼Court rules against SAWS in fight over Medina Lake water contract
A court has ruled against the San Antonio Water System in its legal fight over a Medina Lake water contract. The decision resolves a dispute tied to rights to draw water from Medina Lake, a key supply source west of San Antonio. The ruling could affect how the utility manages future water purchases and contracts.