Federal Funding Provides Some Wins for Water Conservation and Birds in the West
American Dippers. Photo: Troy Gruetzmacher/Audubon Photography Awards In March, Congress passed and President Biden signed a federal spending bill that will fund the government through September 30, 2022. Overall, the funding is a win for conservation and provides helpful increases for programs that address climate change, build community resilience, and protect birds and wildlife. Compared […]
Is It Safe To Drink Tap Water?
According to the EPA, tap water is tested rigorously under the National Primary Drinking Regulations (NPDR) for 90 different contaminants. These contaminants are listed under the following categories: microorganisms, disinfectants and their byproducts, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, and radionuclides. All of these substances can be harmful to humans when consumed, ingested, or otherwise come into contact […]
Former Manchester City and Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips pays visit to Mumbai school to educate children on importance of clean drinking water
Shaun Wright-Phillips and the Premier League Trophy paid a special visit on Wednesday to Rana Pratap School in Mumbai to meet local Cityzens Giving young leaders who are using the power of football to educate children on the importance of clean drinking water and safe handwashing practices. Poor personal hygiene and awareness affect children with […]
Hope Elementary Parents Pressing Carlsbad Unified to Test Kids Who Drank Contaminated Water – NBC 7 San Diego
It’s been more than a month since contaminated drinking water was discovered at Hope Elementary School in Carlsbad, but parents are still pressing the Carlsbad Unified School District board for answers to their questions and tests for their children. The school district reported there may have been four times the acceptable amount of copper, and […]
Sen. Young discusses legislation to remove lead from water
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WEHT) – According to a press release from Senator Young’s office, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) re-introduced their bipartisan legislation to protect families living in assisted housing from lead found in drinking water. The press release says that the Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act would help protect families from […]
Every household to get clean tap water by 2024
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government was committed to providing clean tap water to every household by the year 2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission. He directed the officials to prepare an action plan in this regard and take time bound action. He said […]
Old City residents get polluted ‘drinking’ water
Hyderabad: Residents in several areas of Old City were in for a shock on Wednesday when they got visibly polluted water from taps. The issue was flagged by a citizen, Mohd Ahmed, on Twitter, who uploaded a picture of the polluted water coming from the tap meant for drinking water supply. The tweet stated that […]
DOI Announces $420M in Water Funding : CEG
Wed April 13, 2022 – Midwest Edition #8U.S. Department of the Interior $57.5 million has been authorized for the Rocky Boys / North Central Montana Rural Water System in Montana. (Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System photo) The Department of the Interior announced March 31 that the Bureau of Reclamation will invest $420 million […]
Clean drinking water to be provided to all: Minister
Stressing on the importance of clean drinking water, Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh said the way water had reached houses in less than the last three years was a great example of public aspirations and public participation. Presenting the details of Har Ghar Nal Yojana under Jal Jeevan Mission, Singh said the government had […]
Clean drinking water an unfortunate luxury in country
KARACHI / LAHORE / PESHAWAR: Queuing up at tube wells to fill their containers with water, which is often hazardous for health, is the plight of many residents of the country in both rural and urban areas alike. While those in rural areas often have to walk several kilometers to get their hands on the […]