It’s not just water supply: drought harms water quality, too
Extreme heat and wildfires are engulfing the [West] amid a historic drought that scientists think may be the region’s worst in at least 1,200 years. In response, some drinking water systems are beginning to grapple with maintaining both water supplies and water quality as they deal with potential legal and regulatory concerns. … California contracted with the U.S. Geological Survey to study the link between drought and water quality … Some systems saw increases in nitrates, arsenic, and uranium …