Residents temporarily evacuated after Buckhannon water plant chemical leak | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photo Emergency crews responded Friday afternoon to a chemical leak at the City of Buckhannon water treatment plant on Wood Street. BUCKHANNON — Residents living near the City of Buckhannon water treatment plant were temporarily evacuated Friday afternoon due to a chemical leak at the plant city officials said. The closing of the plant […]
Ways You Can Be Using Eucalyptus Essential Oil In Your Home
We’ve mopped the hardwood floors, cleaned mildew from the shower and tub combo, disintegrated grease and sticky residue, and spot-cleaned the leather couch. Is there anything left? Oh yes, the carpets. Living Well Mom has a helpful tip for how to make homemade natural carpet deodorizer. In this case, any essential oil can work because […]
Questions put to Dunedin council candidates
Dunedin has been growing and the city council has boosted spending to fix up infrastructure and enhance amenity. Uncertainties include what exactly the Dunedin City Council’s role might be after Three Waters and resource management reform, and how best to emerge from the shadow of Covid-19. Big issues for the city include how it should continue to […]
IN FOCUS: A story of how a team poured their heart and soul into enhancing Singapore’s water supply and what’s next for NEWater
As a result, the plant was unstable, creating issues with costs and reliability. Recalling the early days of the project, he said his team would often end up working through the night, racing to get the plant up and running. “In those days, the plant was like my first home, I would only go home […]
Why Changing Home Air Filters is Important for Your Family
Photo by Lisa Fotios The Department of Energy advises that you regularly maintain your air conditioning system to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Changing your air filters is an important element of the maintenance procedure. Your air filters are the first layer of defense for your AC, keeping dust, allergens, and debris out. Your HVAC system […]
GVSU aims to keep students safe from monkeypox
ALLENDALE, Mich. — Health officials at Grand Valley State University are keeping a close eye on the slow spread of monkeypox. As students return to campus to begin their fall semester, Edward Jones, the director of Student Health Services, wants them to be educated about it. “We’re following [and] continuing to monitor CDC guidelines and we’ll continue […]
Cambridge to Temporarily Switch to MWRA Water for Remainder of 2022
The City of Cambridge will temporarily begin sourcing its water from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) starting Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The Cambridge Water Department anticipates that the MWRA will exclusively supply all of Cambridge’s public water through the end of the year. Even though Cambridge owns and maintains its watershed, it is also […]
How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost? (2022)
Photo: depositphotos.com Typical Range: $1,240 to $5,343 National Average: $3,291 Water damage can be a devastating experience for any homeowner. It’s often the result of a burst pipe, a leaky roof, or even a broken dishwasher. No matter the cause of the damage, it’s important for homeowners to act quickly and contact a water damage […]
The Pendulum Swings Back Again on Clean Air | Goldberg Segalla
In June 1989, then-President George H. W. Bush proposed revisions to the Clean Air Act designed to reduce what were perceived as three of the largest threats to the environment at the time: toxic air emissions, acid rain, and urban air pollution. More specifically, Section 112r of what became the Clean Air Act Amendments of […]
Interactive water quality station aims to provide new glimpse into health of Grand River
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — As officials work to restore the Grand River’s rapids, a move designed to boost tourism, recreation and activity along the waterway, a new partnership is aiming to provide a clearer picture of the river’s water quality. The city of Grand Rapids and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have teamed up to […]