U.S. and Mexico agree to invest $474M to address Tijuana River sewage problem
August 18, 2022 The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (IBWC), today held a ceremony to announce that IBWC Minute No. 328, “Sanitation Infrastructure Projects in San Diego, California – Tijuana, Baja California for Immediate Implementation and for Future Development,” has entered into force. The agreement outlines sanitation projects to be constructed […]
EPA Fines Shilling Construction Company Inc. for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in Kansas
August 19, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 19, 2022) – Asphalt manufacturer Shilling Construction Company Inc. will pay $71,324 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the company failed to adequately control stormwater runoff from its Manhattan, Kansas, facility. EPA says these […]
Putting ESSER funds to good use: 5 ways to create cleaner environments for students, teachers | Columnists
Funding is often the biggest obstacle in the way of schools when it comes to enhancing the learning environment beyond the basics. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund is providing a significant influx of resources for schools across the nation. However, an interesting problem revealed itself as schools find themselves struggling to […]
176 staff at Irish Water earning in excess of €100k
The numbers of staff earning over €100,000 at Irish Water last year increased by 43 from 133 to 176. That is according to the utility’s 2021 annual report which shows that operating profits at Irish Water last year soared by 46% to €382.34 million. The utility’s 2021 annual report shows that Irish Water recorded the […]
Optimum Cleaning Services Helps Customers Maintain Indoor Air Quality with Carpet Cleaning In Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley, CA – Optimum Cleaning Services brings years of experience in the cleaning industry to each job handled. They have been providing carpet cleaning solutions to Moreno Valley, CA, for years and will continue to deliver the quality services they are known for. Their carpet cleaning service goes beyond doing the job to get […]
Central Texas schools develop COVID-19 protocols for students, staff
As students across Central Texas return to the classroom, school districts’ protocols surrounding COVID-19 remain largely the same as at the end of last school year — no mask or vaccination requirements, and recommendations for students and staff members to stay home if they’re sick. Few districts will offer remote learning options, though. In updated […]
Reversed spin of a ratchet motor on a vibrating water bed
Gear rotation The shape of the ratchet gear used in this study (Fig. 1a) is the same as that used in studies of bacterial ratchet motors and vibrating granular bed13,22. When a ratchet gear with an appropriate diameter is placed on water with vertical vibration (Fig. 1b), it exhibits a one-way spin under a certain vibration frequency. […]
Fort Myers man shares experience aiding Kentucky town during flood
Overwhelming devastation. Those are the only two words a local Red Cross volunteer is able to find to describe what he’s seen in the aftermath of flooding in Kentucky. Couches, fridge doors and vending machines from a gas station lie scattered across the ground. People across the region have lost their homes to the flooding, leaving many without […]
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact Malaysia release: special early bird price at RM389
Xiaomi is quite well known for its air purifier devices and the latest member to be introduced is the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact. This is perhaps the smallest air purifier the company has and the recommend retail price is RM459 only. Although it is small enough to be put on a table, it is powerful […]
Podcast: Australia’s drinking water divide
According to a new study, Australia needs a national drinking water quality database – we speak to Paul Wyrwoll and Evie Rose, two authors of the study, about why on this episode of Policy Forum Pod. How many Australians lack access to safe and good-quality drinking water? What does it mean for people’s lives to […]