Prestigious NSF award advances UK researcher’s low-cost water treatment work
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2022) — Along the rivers that snake across the Commonwealth, you’ll find a University of Kentucky researcher taking samples to study the health of the water flowing through the state. Tiffany Messer, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering, a joint program between the College of Engineering and College of Agriculture, […]
Three years later, drinking water frustrations still flowing in University Park
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. — Patience ran dry a long time ago for Ruth Redmon because of what she has to go through to get a glass of water in her home of almost 20 years. Since 2019, she has been using bottled water supplied by University Park’s private water provider, Aqua Illinois. This fall, she […]
Allentown denies funding for Coca-Cola Park, gives $1M to Da Vinci | Lehigh Valley Regional News
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – In an unexpected move Wednesday night, Allentown City Council denied giving any funding to Coca-Cola Park for renovations being required by Major League Baseball. The vote was sharply divided, with Daryl L. Hendricks, Cynthia Mota and Joshua Siegel opposed to the zero funding. There was a bill before council since July to […]
NYCHA Under Oath Water Scandal Grows Authority Admits Suspect Firm Had Much Larger Portfolio
The testing lab that retracted its findings on arsenic at the Riis Houses and that NYCHA claimed had not been used elsewhere in its vast system had, in fact, been used to check the drinkability of tap water at dozens of NYCHA properties, THE CITY has learned. The lab, Environmental Monitoring and Technology (EMT), performed […]
Bristol Clean Air Zone: Small business owner calls for Mayor to discuss impacts
A small business owner admits to having to use his savings to cover the costs of a new van fit for Bristol City Council’s incoming Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Nick Dowling took over the family business, Dowling Business Solution, eight years ago, in 2014, from his dad who founded the business in 1980. Based in […]
Some St. Charles water wells contaminated; mayor says drinking water remains safe
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Some of the City of St. Charles’ seven wells are contaminated with carcinogens, and Ameren Missouri is responsible for releasing chemicals under the ground that threaten the water supply. Mayor Dan Borgmeyer said the city’s water remains safe for drinking and other uses for the time being. However, he called on […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $34.6 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Pennsylvania School Districts
Historic investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law headed to all 50 states in effort to transform America’s school bus fleet October 26, 2022 WASHINGTON (Oct. 26, 2022) — Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding nearly $34,610,000 […]
EPA Awards Nevada nearly $9 Million in Historic Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality
October 26, 2022 CARSON CITY — Today, The U.S. EPA announced funding to the State of Nevada for water infrastructure improvements as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Nevada has been awarded an $8.7 million capitalization grant through the State Revolving Funds (SRFs) along with Nevada’s annual base SRF funding of $13.8 […]
Brian Indian of Onigaming First Nation announced as 2022 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipient
OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Oct. 26, 2022 /CNW/ – Each year, First Nations individuals and organizations from across Canada are recognized by their peers for demonstrating leadership and outstanding dedication to the advancement of clean and safe drinking water in First Nations communities through the National First Nations Water Leadership Award. Today, Indigenous Services […]
Indoor air quality is priority for new Daikin Applied AHUs
Modular T from Daikin Applied Daikin Applied has extended its range of air handling units (AHUs) with the UK launch of the compact Modular T series. This new product features an advanced triple stage filtration approach to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in several types of building, at a time of growing concern about this […]