"Navigating the Water Crisis: Tackling Aging Infrastructure, Emerging Contaminants, and Climate Change Impacts Across the U.S."

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"Navigating the Water Crisis: Tackling Aging Infrastructure, Emerging Contaminants, and Climate Change Impacts Across the U.S."

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Across the United States, water issues have taken center stage this week as drought, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminants dominate the conversation. The 2025 Water Report by Black and Veatch paints a challenging picture for the country’s water sector, highlighting the dual threats of aging infrastructure and the increasing presence of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, often called forever chemicals. This report, built on feedback from hundreds of industry stakeholders, emphasizes that utilities are wrestling with not only these contaminants but also serious workforce shortages, the growing demand for artificial intelligence adoption, cybersecurity threats, and the need to modernize systems. Many utilities face uncertainty, struggling with unclear regulations and limited funding for crucial upgrades. According to Donnie Ginn, a leader at Black and Veatch, the sector is squeezed between old technology, new health mandates, and the risks posed by data center growth and cyberattacks. The urgency to adapt and build resilience into water systems has never been greater, especially as climate change impacts continue to unfold.

In the western part of the country, persistent drought remains a significant concern. The National Integrated Drought Information System reports that Lake Mead, a crucial reservoir for millions of Americans, now rests at just thirty-one percent capacity, lower than this time last year but not at the record lows seen in 2022. Runoff forecasts for the Lower Colorado and Lake Mead basin are less than half of the median, and much of Arizona and New Mexico is enduring extreme to exceptional drought. New Mexico’s governor recently declared a state of emergency due to the intensifying drought and wildfire risk, while the Navajo Nation has issued a similar declaration across parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Though most major reservoirs in California are currently above historical averages, limiting immediate supply risks, Central and Southern California, along with parts of Nevada, still face persistent drought. The Climate Prediction Center projects these conditions will intensify through the summer.

The broader discussion about water is not limited to the United States. Internationally, the United Nations held its 2025 Ocean Conference in Nice, France, from June ninth to thirteenth, focusing on accelerating action to protect ocean and marine resources. Meanwhile, in Setubal, Portugal, the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup continued its tradition of open water competition, spotlighting both the beauty and the pressures facing natural water bodies worldwide.

In the realm of sports, a unique partnership was announced between USA Water Polo and the United States Navy, aiming to boost engagement and promote the upcoming Junior Olympics. This partnership underscores the deep connection Americans have with water, whether it is for consumption, recreation, or competition. Together, these developments reveal a nation and a world grappling with water as both a vital resource and a complex challenge, demanding urgent attention and innovative solutions.