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Here's how much storm water Los Angeles captured in February
February storms brought record rainfall to Los Angeles. How much was captured for the city’s water supply?
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Explainer: What is an atmospheric river and how does it affect drought in California?
Atmospheric rivers play a major role in how the West Coast gets its water. In the midst of California’s drought, they matter even more. Here’s what to know.
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LA County says it's making progress capturing storm water through infrastructure projects
Recent storms have helped in keeping drought levels down across Southern California, but some experts say more should be done to collect that water and store it for dryer times. Los Angeles County voters decided in 2018 to spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year to do just that. One non-profit watch dog group, Los Angeles Waterkeeper, said only 20…
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Turn your home into a spa with these infused waters
California Live contributor Berlin learns how to jazz up water from drab to ultra-fab. From anti-inflammatory blends with ginger, cayenne, & lemon, to energizing mixes with basil, blueberry, & cucumber, these are the perfect beverages on the go.
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What's in the water? Study says half of US faucets contain potentially harmful chemicals
A government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. contains potentially harmful compounds known as “forever chemicals.”
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‘A war for water': Europe sounds the alarm on water stress ahead of another extreme summer
Record-breaking temperatures through spring and a historic winter heatwave has taken a visible toll on the region’s rivers and ski slopes.
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Arizona, California and Nevada Offer Water Usage Cuts
Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years.
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Outdoor Watering Restrictions Lifted for Nearly 7 Million Southern Californians
Outdoor watering restrictions in place since last summer for nearly 7 million Southern Californians were lifted after a series of powerful winter storms marched through the state.
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SoCal Water District Welcomes State's ‘Cautious' Approach to Supply
Water agencies across Southern California can expect to receive an additional supply of water from the storms earlier this year.
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Shower Smarter by Saving Money, Water and Your Skin with These Tips
The average family uses up to nearly 40 gallons of water a day while showering, accounting for nearly 17% of residential indoor water use. Here’s how to change that.
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Here's What to Know About ‘Bomb Cyclones' and Atmospheric Rivers
Atmospheric river is a common term during the wet season in California, but what’s a “Bomb Cyclone”? NBC4 meteorologists David Biggar and Shanna Mendiola explain the difference.
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What is a Bomb Cyclone or Atmospheric River? Here's What to Know
With SoCal’s storm weather, you might be wondering what these terms mean. Shanna Mendiola explains Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Millions in LA County Can Resume Outdoor Watering With Pipeline Repairs Complete
Millions of residents and businesses can resume outdoor watering Monday after repairs on a pipeline connecting the Colorado River to customers in Los Angeles County were completed ahead of schedule.