Water is the universal connector. Safe, sufficient water supply is required for all life on earth. Beyond that, water influences industry, economies and politics, and shapes cultural and religious traditions. The Water Center encourages readers to share their perspectives, ideas, and research on water's many facets by contributing to our blog, Splash.
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Philadelphia and the World’s Water Crisis: Local Solutions to a Global Challenge
Dec 5, 2019
The Water Center at Penn (WCP) Senior Fellow and Director of the Penn Global China Program, Scott Moore, gave a talk about “Philadelphia and the Wo
Water as a Human Right: A “Last Mile” Problem? Or a “First Mile” Problem?
Nov 13, 2019
The United Nations Development Program estimates that as of 2017, 2.1 billion people on the planet lack secure access to safe drinking water, and 4
Bengaluru Digs Water Wellness: a revived ancient tradition brings hope and hydration
Nov 6, 2019
Once known as the Garden City for its lush green landscape, Bengaluru’s fresh water is fast disappearing.
From Water Stress to Water Scarcity
Oct 23, 2019
The Repeal of WOTUS and America’s Legal Lacuna on Water
Oct 1, 2019
This week the Trump Administration announced it would
Water-to-wire Micro-hydropower generation could provide a smart solution to achieve a greater energy-water nexus
Aug 21, 2019
The concept of kinetic energy was discovered ages ago.
Climate change is not the only reason to blame for India’s Chennai water crisis
Jul 23, 2019
Chennai, capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India has been trending on social media in the wake of its acute water crisis.
Will the Shade Balls Protect Our Drinking Water?
Jul 19, 2019
As you may know or not, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) deployed around 400,000 balls in the Ivanhoe reservoir since 2008 for