USIBWC Awards Contract to Kick Off San Diego – Tijuana Water Infrastructure Projects
October 4, 2022 United States Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (IBWC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Martha Guzman today announced the U.S. Section of the Commission (USIBWC) has awarded a $4,659,432.00 contract to Arcadis, U.S., Inc. to start work on border water infrastructure improvements […]
U.S. Supreme Court power-plant ruling won’t affect Washington — yet
In June the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate power plants, prompting widespread questions about the broader environmental implications. But in Washington, where lawmakers have doubled down on greenhouse-gas emission regulations in recent years and the only coal-fired power plant is expected to close its coal-fired boilers soon, experts say […]
EPA releases 2-year milestone evaluations on Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort; cites challenges, progress, potential
PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 4, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the results of its evaluation of the Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions’ two-year milestones today, noting that although most of the Bay states are not on track to meet the 2025 water quality restoration goals, 2022 saw new significant successes at the state level that will […]
Judge dismisses Flint water crisis cases against ex-officials
A circuit court judge on Tuesday dismissed charges against former state and Flint officials for their roles in the water crisis that gripped the city beginning in 2014. The result had been a likely outcome after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in June that state prosecutors incorrectly used a one-man grand jury to issue indictments […]
Waxpool Apartments – New Building Most Energy Efficient in Loudoun
ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, October 7th, Loudoun-based Good Works and Maryland-based Green Street Housing celebrate the ground breaking for Waxpool Apartments, 52 new units of attainable housing located at the corner of Waxpool Road and Ashburn Village Blvd, within a one mile walk to the new Ashburn Metrorail Station. Rendering […]
5 Signs That Your Home Would Benefit From A Water Softener
Limescale is a common sight in households and is simply the buildup of mineral deposits on appliances that see water running through them. After a while, you’ll notice this accumulation on faucets, shower heads, and other taps around the home. Depending on the speed at which these deposits continue to grow, you may be dealing […]
New Bern to connect with River Bend water system for emergency use
The city of New Bern and River Bend have entered into an agreement to interconnect the two municipalities’ water systems. The project will allow River Bend to receive an influx of water from New Bern’s larger system in emergency situations. In 2010, the Town of River Bend made improvements to its water system which extended […]
People of colour far likelier to live in England’s very high air pollution areas | Air pollution
People of colour in England are more than three times more likely to live in neighbourhoods with very high air pollution, putting them at disproportionate risk of heart attacks, cancer and strokes, according to research. Minority ethnic people make up nearly half the populations living in areas where average levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) or […]
14,000 Cape Girardeau water customers under boil advisory, all customers could lose water by morning, city warns | News
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — In Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 14,000 water customers are under a boil water advisory due to a significant water main break, and the water plant has been shut down. The city says all customers could lose water by Tuesday morning. An alert from the city of Cape Girardeau says after the water […]
TAKE ACTION TO MINIMIZE MOLD, DAMPNESS FROM HURRICANE IAN
Media contact: Wendi Jackson Public Information Specialist [email protected] Volusia County, Fl. – As Floridians clean and repair storm-damaged homes and buildings, the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, urges the public to take action to avoid poor indoor air quality. Moisture that enters buildings from leaks or flooding accelerates mold growth. Mold can […]