What L.A.’s notorious ‘water wars’ say about the city’s history — and its future
The infamous events of the early 20th century inspired the classic film Chinatown, but USC Dornsife experts note that it may be a story without any heroes.
Is recycled wastewater the answer to California’s water shortage?
USC Viterbi researcher Dan McCurry discusses recycling sewage, how golf courses are watered and his personal water usage.
Unexpected evidence of 3,600-year-old settlement uncovered on Arabian Peninsula
“This is like finding evidence of a very green ranch in the middle of Death Valley,” says Essam Heggy of the USC Arid Climate and Water Research Center.
How to reclaim more water — and save money, too
In Southern California, desalination facilities and wastewater reclamation plants are often near each other. That presents opportunities to provide the most water possible, while minimizing energy usage and keeping the environment in mind, USC Viterbi researchers say.
As water sources become scarce, understanding emerging subsurface contaminants is key
USC researchers have developed models that can help assess how emerging contaminants disperse, dissolve and ultimately impact water quality and the resilience of aquifers.
Using campus downtime to get ahead on water conservation
With most buildings essentially clear of classes and students, the university takes a forward leap in sustainability by installing touch-free, water-saving faucets.
The simple water filter that could save lives around the world
USC senior’s Club H2O is the first step to launching a global business spun off from that charity.
USC Viterbi examines Los Angeles’ water issues — and it’s not just the drought
Fascinating website is launched in honor of World Water Day.
State’s water woes can be overcome — at a price, Gov. Jerry Brown tells USC audience
Conservation, allocation and technology are key, he says, but all will take time.
Five things to know about the California drought
From wavy jet streams to wasted water, USC experts look at challenges facing the Golden State.
USC Price panel seeks solutions for California drought
Dean Knott welcomes policymakers, politicians and citizens to discuss California’s driest year on record.
Environmental engineer takes on water woes
Amy Childress and her colleagues are the first researchers in the country to pilot the Reverse Osmosis-Pressure-Retarded Osmosis water desalination system.