Only 3% of the world’s water is fresh, and only one-third of that is accessible for human use. On the other hand, the number of people and industries that rely on water is steadily and rapidly increasing. By 2027,...
The impact of 2018’s hurricane season on local water supplies Photo Credit: Homes and businesses are surrounded by water flowing out of the Cape Fear River in the eastern part of North Carolina Sept. 17, 2018, in the aftermath of...
When a hospital’s water supply is compromised, patient care is jeopardized. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas was confronted with a staggering reality. Though the Beaumont, Texas medical facility was thoroughly prepared for the...
During 2017, the U.S. experienced the highest number of billion-dollar disasters since 2011, according to NOAA. A total of 16 separate disasters, including three tropical cyclones, eight severe storms, two inland floods, a crop freeze, drought, and wildfire, brought...