People are often surprised when they learn we have water scarcity issues in the United States. For example, Flint, Michigan, experienced water issues for over six years. In 2014, a change in water supply from Lake Huron and the Detroit River to the Flint River caused severe problems for residents of Flint, Michigan. High levels […]
As the rainy season approaches Southern California, I am reminded the Surfrider Foundation strongly recommended avoiding swimming or surfing after rainfall. Urban runoff and leaking sewer pipes can drastically increase water pollution, posing significant health risks. Surfers, for instance, should ideally wait 72 hours before returning to the water. During this period, the ocean may […]