The U.S. Northeast is experiencing an unusually severe and widespread drought during months that are typically the wettest.
Dropping water levels expose the lake bed at the Ashokan Reservoir in Ulster County, New York, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. This image taken from video shows shows flames burning as a forest ranger works at the Jennings Creek wildfire, in Warwick, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. This aerial image taken from video shows a brush fire that broke out in a park on the northern tip of Manhattan in Inwood, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
Groundwater makes up about half of New Jersey’s drinking water. Sprawl and concrete can make it tough for rain to replenish the water underground. A faster way to replenish the aquifer is by injecting highly treated wastewater into it, something Los Angeles has been doing for years. It is dramatically adding to the city’s available water.
“The abundance has created a different perspective,” he said. This can make it hard to get people on board with conservation. Zach Gallagher is CEO of Natural Systems Utilities, which designs, builds and operates water recycling systems. He also is the father of three kids and lives in New Jersey, so this drought hits close to home.
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