Sewage from landfill site allegedly polluting water source in 4 communities
Residents of four communities around the landfill site in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region say sewage from the site is contaminating their source of drinking water. They allege that water from the site moves into a stream and finds its way into their wells and dams. The communities of Gbalahi, Santugu Kontaliga and […]
Flint water crisis affected timing of pediatric lead testing but not quantity
LAWRENCE, KANSAS – The word “plumber” comes from the Latin word for the metal “lead.” But lead coupled with pipes that transport drinking water makes a terrible combination … and one which resulted in the Flint water crisis, among other similar public health hazards. “Lead is a neurotoxicant that builds up in the body over […]
Water on tap for homes in 224 constituencies soon in Karnataka- The New Indian Express
Express News Service BENGALURU: The state government plans to provide safe drinking water on taps to households in urban local bodies, town panchayats, town municipal corporations and city civic bodies in all 224 constituencies, which has not been officially announced. The plan will be realised through a network of water pipes for the water […]
Keyes gets $20.4 million in grants to upgrade drinking water
Officials from state and federal Environmental Protection Agencies tour the water treatment plant in Keyes, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. The drinking water system for Keyes is getting $20.4 million from the federal infrastructure bill for water treatment projects. Andy Alfaro [email protected] Keyes is getting $20.4 million of the $609 million announced Wednesday for clean-water […]
Millions announced to provide clean drinking water, improve infrastructure across Kentucky | News
On Oct. 27, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $217,200,881 in funding to support 408 projects that will provide clean drinking water and improve water infrastructure across 102 counties in Kentucky. Among these projects, two are in Perry County. According to a statement from the governor’s office, the funding comes from the second round of Beshear’s Cleaner […]
Scottsdale showcase challenges Valley brewers to use recycled water for beer
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Scottsdale Water has partnered with several local breweries to educate people on recycled water and building sustainability during the One Water Brewing Showcase this weekend. The challenge the city utility gave to the breweries was to create a beer using ultra-purified, recycled water. In its final form, beer is more than 90% […]
Tap water for all in Bundelkhand by December: UP CM
LUCKNOW : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that tap water would be available in every household in Bundelkhand by December this year. “The Namami Gange project has restored cleanliness and the unobstructed, continuous flow of water in the Ganga. Work to provide tap water connections in the dry and arid areas of […]
Meadowlark mobile home residents sue over contaminated water
More than a year of ongoing water problems at Meadowlark Community mobile home park has pushed residents to file a lawsuit against the park’s owner, Utah-based Havenpark Communities. “The water is terrible,” said resident John McDonald. “You can’t shower in it, you can’t wash your dishes in it, you can’t wash your clothes. We won’t […]
EPA investigation declares Jackson, Mississippi, drinking water safe despite continued complaints by residents
This week, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded part of its investigation into the water crisis afflicting the more than 150,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi, announcing that water from the city’s two water treatment plants have been cleared for safe consumption. Jackson residents and supporters hold signs as they march with members of the […]
Pure Water Monterey nets national engineering award – Monterey Herald
MONTEREY — Pure Water Monterey, the Monterey Peninsula’s recycled potable water project, was one of 11 projects receiving a national award for outstanding engineering achievement — a project heralded as a key part of the state’s portfolio of water supply projects. “To be recognized alongside high-profile national projects is truly a great honor,” said Mary […]