Taft resident reacts to water warning
TAFT, Texas — Taft city leaders sent a letter home to residents last week warning them that the amount of an organic compound in the community’s tap water was over the acceptable limit. The compound in question is trihalomethane and according to the city’s letter, it can cause problems with your “liver, kidneys, and central […]
Flint water crisis trial delayed after juror contracts coronavirus
A federal civil trial related to the Flint water crisis has been temporarily halted because one of the 10 jurors tested positive for COVID-19, a court spokesman said Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Judith Levy said during a status conference with lawyers Tuesday that she would advise other jurors about the development, require them to obtain […]
Your letters: Proposed drilling could lead to more PFAS in water
Dear editor, As you may, or may not know, a Canadian company called Green Light Metals has applied for a drilling permit in eastern Marathon County. Water is one of the most important things in our lives. Plans were recently announced to commence a sulfuric acid mineral exploration drilling project to evaluate if an open-pit […]
Brookings Register | Storm knocked out Aurora power, water
AURORA – Aurora residents grappled with their worst storm in nearly two decades when a derecho roared through Brookings County Thursday night. Wind gusts that nearly reached 80 mph left old-growth trees in the central part of town uprooted, while rail cars near the outskirts of town were toppled. The city was also left without […]
Teflon-like desalination membrane purifies water fast and friction-free
Engineers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new type of desalination membrane that they claim is faster, and requires less pressure and energy than existing tech. The new membrane is made up of a series of nanoscale tubes lined with a Teflon-inspired material that repels salts while allowing water to flow through with […]
Water supply yet to restore; BMC’s plan to supply water through tankers fails
Staff Reporter Half of Bhopal faced water shortage even on the fifth day as water supply did not reach many areas on Monday as well. At the same time, in the areas where it was supplied, the water was neither fit for drinking nor for domestic use. In many places, insects […]
Eketāhuna has precautionary boil water notice
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Eketahuna water treatment plant. Tararua District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Eketāhuna water supply. Rain over the past weekend resulted in the Makakahi River having high turbidity levels, exceeding what the current water treatment plant can treat while meeting the NZ Drinking Water Standards. Stored water in the treated water […]
Pamplin Media Group – Warm Springs creates water out of thin air
New solar system provides much-needed drinking water for people on the Reservation Warner Williams Jr. cannot drink the water delivered to his house by the Warm Springs utilities. “There have been reports of bad algae in the water system,” says Williams. “They tried filter systems, but the algae would clog the filters.” Williams resorted to […]
Water Quality Protection in Otter Tail County
We Are Water: Water Quality Protection in Otter Tail County Download this News Release May 16, 2022 – Otter Tail County, MN– Otter Tail County, MN– Otter Tail County is hosting an interactive traveling exhibit called We Are Water MN. The exhibit will be showcased at the Fergus Falls Public Library from August 18-October 10, […]
Water services in South Africa deteriorating – despite billions spent on projects
Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu says that there is an “anomaly” in South Africa where municipal water services continue to decline – despite his department making substantial grant allocations to various projects. In his budget vote speech delivered to parliament on Friday (13 May), Mchunu noted that R37.4 billion has been allocated over the […]