How Climate Change Is Reshaping Urban Water Behavior
Climate change doesn’t just affect coastlines and wildfires — it’s reshaping how water behaves inside cities. Hotter summers increase water demand while also intensifying treatment needs. Warmer source water can change taste and odor profiles, prompting utilities to adjust chlorine levels. Heavier rainfall stresses drainage systems and increases the frequency of turbidity events. Longer dry […]
Why Brown Water Spikes During Redevelopment Booms
When cities build, water notices. Redevelopment booms — new towers, rezoning, infrastructure upgrades — put stress on systems that were often designed for a different era. Brown or discolored water tends to spike during these periods, and the connection isn’t coincidence. Construction changes flow. When pipes are shut off, rerouted, or re-pressurized, sediment that’s settled […]
What Really Happens to Neighborhood Water After a Major Storm
After a major storm, the most visible damage is usually above ground: flooded streets, fallen trees, delayed trains. But beneath the surface, water systems are also reacting — quietly, methodically, and often misunderstood. Heavy rainfall changes how water moves through a city. Stormwater overwhelms drainage systems, pressure fluctuates, and treatment facilities adjust operations to handle […]
Why NYC Is Obsessed With Its Tap Water (And Why It Matters)
New Yorkers love to talk about their tap water. It comes up in pizza debates, bagel lore, and casual boasts to out-of-town friends. The city’s water has a reputation — clean, fresh, better than most — and that pride runs deep. But the obsession isn’t just civic ego. It’s rooted in how the city is […]