Climate Change
Changes to the amount or frequency of rain, the amount of winter snows, or the average temperature would all likely disrupt the amount of water available for Pennsylvanians to use. Read More...
Connection Between Energy and Water
Most Pennsylvanians know that saving water and energy is important, but do they know how closely the water in our state and energy use are connected? Read More...
Drought
Although water resources in Pennsylvania are plentiful, periodic droughts do occur from time to time. Historic data shows that extremely serious droughts have occurred in Pennsylvania. Read More...
Irrigation
Even though irrigating a lawn is not always necessary to keeping it green in Pennsylvania, many opt to periodically water to maintain its attractiveness when temperatures rise and rain scare. Learn about commercial and residential irrigation. Read More...
Marcellus Shale
Pennsylvania, home to the country's first oil and gas wells, is currently experiencing a second natural gas rush as more than 100 companies vie for rights to drill exploratory and production wells on public and private land. Read More...
Recreation
The health and availability of water resources that support recreational uses, as well as the social and economic benefits of water-based recreation and tourism, are closely tied to decisions each resident makes on a daily basis. Read More...
Water Efficiency
One approach to saving water in your home is through the use of water-efficient fixtures and appliances. Pennsylvania's more than 12.4 million residents use 740 million gallons of water in their homes each day. Read More...
Water Legislation
Two major pieces of legislation establish the rules that govern how Pennsylvania's water is managed, protected, and allocated. Read More...
Value of Water
Believe it or not, water is undervalued in many parts of the country. In fact, about 30 percent of American water utilities set the price of water so low that they regularly operate at a loss or a deficit. Read More...