TAPPED OUT: AMERICA'S WATER CRISIS
As aquifers vanish, a battle brews over the remaining drops of America's liquid gold.
THE RISE OF CORPORATE GIANTS
Massive agribusinesses are pumping deep into the earth, leaving local residents high and dry.
WHEN THE WELLS GO DRY
In rural towns, families lose access to basic water as industrial wells drain the common supply.
THIRSTY CROPS VS. PUBLIC NEED
Water-intensive crops for export are fueled by groundwater that may never be replenished.
A LEGAL BATTLEGROUND
Communities are taking on global giants in court to reclaim their right to sustainable water.
CLIMATE CHANGE ACCELERATES THIRST
Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall make groundwater more precious than ever before.
THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN WATER
Strict regulation and fair sharing are the only ways to ensure a hydrated future for all.