Jackson Mayor, Health Department Clash Over Drinking Water Safety
JACKSON, Miss.—Capital-city residents could be dealing with rolling precautionary boil-water notices for up to another year, as the winterization process at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant continues. But Jackson’s mayor and an expert consultant from Cornerstone Engineering remain adamant that the water remains entirely safe to drink, even as the Mississippi State Department of […]
Tarps Now Announces Informational Circular for use of Clear Vinyl Tarp Solutions
Guidance Released in Response to Strong Demand for DIY use of Clear Vinyl Tarps ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Tarps Now® is pleased to announce the release of a new informational circular focused on the use of Clear Vinyl Tarps and Clear Vinyl Curtains for use in a variety of […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Designing for Comfort
It takes more than plush fabrics and soft mood lighting to make a home comfortable. Beyond aesthetic and decorative touches, factors like humidity, air quality, and even temperature play an important role in how welcoming a space feels. To better understand how to create holistic comfort, we turned to the pros—Kentucky-based designer Emily Riddle and […]
Raynham residents warned about elevated levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water
RAYNHAM – Over the weekend, residents in Raynham received a notice saying that the John P. Lynn Treatment Plant serving the Center Water District, one of two in Raynham, had elevated levels of PFAS. PFAS are also referred to as so-called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in water, oil, or heat. They […]
Monkeypox – County of Union
What You Need to Know Monkeypox (also known as hMPXV or MPXV) is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a rash that can look like pimples or blisters and can also cause a flu-like sickness (fever, cough, headache, body aches, chills, feeling very tired, etc.). Monkeypox can spread to any person […]
EPA fine leads to Hawaii DLNR acting on illegal cesspools
Largest land manager in Hawaii will evaluate its 1.3 million acres of property August 8, 2022 HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken an enforcement action on Kauai to close an illegal large capacity cesspool (LCC) and collect $105,543 in fines from the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). As […]
How to Get the Stink Out of Musty-Smelling Clothes
Photo: Breitformat (Shutterstock) Wearing damp jeans is no fun because they are uncomfortable. Wearing jeans that were formerly damp is no fun because they stink. Fabrics that have gotten especially mildewy—whether because you didn’t hang them to dry fast enough or they’ve been in the hamper too long—can even continue to reek after a wash. […]
UP tops in water testing
Women in Uttar Pradesh have done it again as under the Har Ghar Jal scheme, Uttar Pradesh has got the first place in the investigation of water samples being done by women in rural areas. According to a report of the Jal Shakti Ministry, UP has overtaken states like Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Jharkhand, Orissa and MP […]
Want to save energy? Consider upgrading insulation.
Comment on this story Comment If your home is underinsulated or has a lot of air leaks, heat escapes during winter and your hard-earned money floats away, too. In summer, heat flows into cool spaces in your home, raising your cooling bill. Because attics in most homes are easily accessed and unfinished, they’re ideal targets […]
FDA Warns of Salmonella Danger in Darwin’s Raw Cat Food
August 8, 2022 9:37 AM Cara Murez Posted: August 8, 2022 9:37 AM Updated: August 8, 2022 11:45 AM MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cat owners should not feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. Some lots of the raw cat food tested […]