City to begin flushing water system May 9
The city of Rhinelander Water Utility will be flushing the city’s water distribution system beginning May 9. The city flushes hydrants to clean out iron deposits in the lines, to verify hydrants are working properly and to assure safe drinking water. Flushing typically takes place 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and will take approximately […]
Richmond water restrictions in summer
Water restrictions are in effect from May 1 to Oct. 15, 2022. The first stage of Richmond’s lawn watering restrictions begins on Sunday, May 1. Metro Vancouver recently updated the restrictions for increasing water demands as a result of population growth and potential hot and dry weather this summer. Lawn water restrictions in Richmond from May […]
How to get a free test of drinking water sample in KZN, with results in a week
WearCheck water laboratory. (Supplied) WearCheck based in Westville KwaZulu-Natal is offering residents and companies affected by the recent floods access to free water sample testing. A water analysis can take roughly 5-7 days. Free testing will be offered until mid-July to those in areas affected by the floods. For more stories visit www.BusinessInsider.co.za Free water […]
From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button | MIT News
MIT researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate drinking water. The suitcase-sized device, which requires less power to operate than a cell phone charger, can also be driven by a small, portable solar panel, which can be purchased online for around $50. […]
MEDIA ADVISORY – First Nations and the Government of Canada to provide update on the safe drinking water settlement agreement
OTTAWA, ON, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ – Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Chief Wayne Moonias, Neskantaga First Nation; Chief Doreen Spence, Tataskweyak Cree Nation; Chief Emily Whetung, Curve Lake First Nation; and will provide an update on the safe drinking water settlement agreement. Members of Tataskweyak Cree Nation, […]
City drinking water plant repair bill skyrockets
The cost to fix roof leaks, concrete tanks and other problems at Winnipegs drinking water treatment plant has spiked. The city now expects to spend $24 million on concrete rehabilitation and another $5 million to replace the main roof at the Deacon plant, according to a new public service report. Officials also expect to re-establish […]
Bend teen brothers bringing joy, necessities and clean drinking water to Uganda
And you can help them in their efforts BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sam and Logan Forrester of Bend are leaving for Uganda at the end of the week, to provide feminine hygiene products, clean well water, soccer balls and toys for children in Uganda. The Forrester family went on a church mission trip to Uganda […]
Contaminated water from former Nebraska plant may impact southern Saunders County
Mead Village board chair Bill Thorson said the state’s department of environment and energy looked at eight testing water wells, searching for any concentrations of pesticides from AltEn.” say they strategically locate them in where they feel the path of water would flow,” said Thorson. Thorson said two of those wells, southwest and southeast of […]
State grants $2.9 million to upgrade the Poughkeepsies’ water treatment facility
POUGHKEEPSIE – The City and Town of Poughkeepsie have been awarded a $2.9 million state grant to help replace their joint water treatment facility’s UV disinfection equipment that aids in the purification of Hudson River water. Town Supervisor Jay Baisley said parts to repair the current old system are difficult to locate. “It’s beneficial for […]
Drinking water for every household, says Kurnool Mayor
A special plan is being chalked out to ensure drinking water for all households in the newly-developed 19 wards of the city (16 in Kurnool and 3 in Kodumur constituency), said Kurnool Mayor B.Y. Ramaiah while reviewing the progress on closing the gap between supply and need for next three to four years. The Mayor […]