Drinking Water

A new ranking shows Colorado in ninth place nationwide for its water-saving laws and policies, and in fourth place among states in the Colorado River Basin.

Experts warn that climate change has rendered old assumptions outdated about what the Colorado River can provide, leaving painful water cuts as the only way forward.

Some Colorado residents have been experiencing drinking water contamination for years. When the water will be safe to drink is unknown.

The Las Vegas area has taken several effective steps to conserve water, with more efforts on the way. Brad Hicks of public broadcasting’s This American Land reports.   Length: 2:00 Download script Download full-resolution...

The seven states failed to meet a federal deadline of February 1st to agree on a plan to use less water from the Colorado River. Brad Hicks of the...

Colorado joins three other states in approving a new rule that clears the way for drinking treated wastewater.

Coloradans want the state’s top water road map to be more equitable, but finalizing plans has been difficult.

Coloradans exposed to drinking water tainted by lead or so-called “forever chemicals" will see clean water faster.

Brad Lancaster, author and expert on water harvesting, explains how to make the most of rainfall and greywater to stretch local supplies.

Southwestern U.S. cities have embraced innovative strategies for conserving and sourcing water in a changing climate.