The Guardian • 2026-09-10

UK ministers explore raising price of water for industrial users amid shortages

Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water management

Los Angeles Times • 2026-09-09

Trump administration tells California its key water plan is 'unworkable'

The Trump administration and Westlands Water District are objecting to California's water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-09-08

California water agencies may get a new defense in lawsuits over hydrants running dry in wildfires

A bill that would help California water agencies avoid being sued when hydrants run dry in wildfires is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.