From Fortune:

New Mexico partners with Google to detect leaky water pipes using satellite imagery as the state faces water supply issues due to drought. New Mexico rolls out 50-year water plan to address leaked and broken systems, the first state to partner with Google. The plan calls for remote sensing techniques, to detect leaks and prioritize repair projects. Governor announces strategies to protect water supplies, including recycling wastewater. Critics and environmental groups worry about encouraging fossil fuel development in efforts to buy treated water from oil and gas drilling. State lawmakers vow to funnel another $100 million to state water board for infrastructure projects. Previous water plan criticized for falling short of solving New Mexico’s water problems. New plan addresses infrastructure, contaminated groundwater, desalination and wastewater treatment. Governor’s senior infrastructure adviser assures the state’s water policy and infrastructure investments will keep evolving.



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