Sioux City drinking water exceeds health advisory levels for ‘forever chemicals’
Dangerous chemicals, known as PFAS, have been detected in one of Sioux City’s drinking water sources, with contamination levels that now warrant a health advisory. In January, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources detected the presence of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the Southbridge Water Treatment plant. At the time, those levels did not meet […]
EPA Reestablishes Federal Water Pollution Standards for Washington
November 15, 2022 Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reestablish federal water quality standards for the State of Washington. The agency’s final rule follows the science to help protect the health of Washingtonians and Tribal members who eat fish and shellfish caught in the state. “Under the Clean Water Act, […]
Countless reports show water is undrinkable in many Indigenous communities
Tap water in more than 500 remote Indigenous communities isn’t regularly tested and often isn’t safe to drink, according to a water industry report released last week. In some communities, drinking water contained unacceptable levels of uranium, arsenic, fluoride and nitrate. Authors Bradley J. Moggridge Associate Professor in Indigenous Water Science, University of Canberra Cara […]
Middletown’s Russell Library closed after widespread roof leak
MIDDLETOWN — When Russell Library Director Ramona Burkey came into work Saturday morning, she walked into a nearly unbelievable sight: water pouring from the ceiling of the 123 Broad St. facility following heavy rain overnight. Two floors of the three-story building, consisting of several, aging jury-rigged structures, including an old bank, were affected by the […]
Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors Meet Wednesday 11/16
Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District will host their monthly meeting of their Board of Directors. The agenda includes a discussion and filing of the Local Agency Formation Commission’s (LAFCO) Service Review for the community. The report was on the agenda for the board’s October meeting but was tabled for further review. Next, the […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $449, 988 to Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe for Community Air Pollution Monitoring Project in Virginia
Largest investment for community air monitoring in EPA history funded by President Biden’s Climate and Economic Plans November 3, 2022 PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 3, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe in Virginia to receive $449,988 for a community air pollution monitoring project. The project is among 132 […]
Defunded air monitoring could restart ‘if finance ministry allows’ – minister – The Royal Gazette
Created: Nov 15, 2022 07:54 AM Empty: The housing for an air monitoring station run by the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences on Crow Lane Park by East Broadway leading into Hamilton is now vacant of equipment (File photograph by Jonathan Bell) An air-monitoring programme that was defunded by the Government could be reinstated if […]
“God Will Make a Way”: 2 Children Spotted Riding Keke Loaded With ‘Pure Water’, Video Emerges
Two little children were seen riding in a Keke Napep that was loaded with bags of sachet water In the TikTok video posted by Anuoluwapo, the boys got stuck on a bad road, and one of them, who was the rider, came down to push the Keke Mixed emotions have followed the video after it […]
‘30pc work of water desalination plant completed in Gwadar’
QUETTA – About 30 percent of construction work of the water desalination plant to supply 1.2 million gallons of clean drinking water per day to the residents of Gwadar city has been completed. This was stated on Monday by Project Director of the under-construction Water Desalination Plant Dawood Baloch. He said it was very gratifying […]
Avoiding the risk of indoor mould in Passive House design
A building design concept that originated in Germany about 30 years ago, Passive House (Passivhaus) is increasingly becoming popular in Australia, with architects and designers starting to embrace these design principles in their projects. It’s easy to understand why Australians find the concept appealing. Passive House design is a voluntary standard for constructing buildings that […]