The Colorado River Basin which supplies water to seven U.S. states is facing "severe water shortages," scientists warn.

New data shows that water levels in major reservoirs including Lakes Mead and Powell are well below average for this time of year.

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, is one of many in the US right now. Houston, Texas is not the first U.S. city facing issues accessing clean water. Ongoing crises across the country have ...