CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative David McKinley (R-WV) announced that $6,313,780 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will go towards 22 West Virginia watersheds and flood protection sites.

Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the funding will “repair existing watershed infrastructure” and “invest in exploring new opportunities for dams and flood protection”.

“Every West Virginian deserves clean water to drink and fresh air to breathe. I am pleased USDA is investing in these 22 sites to protect against flooding, improve water quality and supply, and ensure our communities have the resources they need to thrive,” said Senator Manchin.

“West Virginia’s mountainous terrain has long made us susceptible to flash flooding and storm damage. Many of us remember the lives lost, damage created, and communities ravaged as a result of floods in our state’s history. That is why it is incredibly important that we take the necessary precautions to ensure that our communities are protected and their residents remain safe. We must do all we can to prevent the destruction to our homes, schools, small businesses and medical facilities as a result of flash flooding and natural disasters, and this funding will help us do that,” Senator Capito said

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“Today’s announcement reinforces the significance of the opportunities provided by the infrastructure bill funding for West Virginia. It means we finally have a chance to address perennial flooding issues across our state, including Marion, Grant, and Harrison Counties, just to name a few. These projects will have a dramatic impact, improving these communities and restoring their ability to support new businesses and jobs in the future,” said Rep. McKinley.

Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program:

For the following awards, a preliminary investigation feasibility report (PIFR) will be prepared to determine if WFPO can be used to assist with the site. The sponsor will take a fresh look at the watersheds to the evaluate existing infrastructure, look for new opportunities, and address multiple watershed concerns.

• $55,000 – Harmon Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Upper Buffalo Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Patterson Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Salem Fork Watershed
• $55,000 – Upper Deckers Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – New Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Upper Grave Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Mill Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Polk Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Saltlick Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Sleepy Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – South Fork River Watershed
• $55,000 – Warm Springs Run
• $55,000 – Daves Fork Christian Fork Watershed
• $55,000 – Town of Rainelle
• $55,000 – Wolf Creek Watershed
• $55,000 – Marlin Run

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Watershed Rehabilitation Program:

For the following awards, REHAB will focus on repairing existing infrastructure and looking for new opportunities for growth and flood security in the embankment sites. 

• $959,300 – North and South Mill Creek Site 3: This site provides protection to approximately 18 residences, buildings, road crossings, bridges, farms and commercial buildings, utilities and other infrastructure. Funding will be used for the planning phase for rehabilitation of the structure. Current deficiencies include overtopping of the dam, breaching of the auxiliary spillway during activation and drain fill filter compatibility within the embankment not meeting current NRCS design criteria.
• $926,600 – Pocatalico River Site 28: Site 28 provides flood protection to approximately 2,984 residences, buildings, road crossings, bridges, farms and commercial buildings, utilities and other infrastructure. Funding will be used for the planning phase for rehabilitation of the structure. Current deficiencies include overtopping of the dam, breaching of the auxiliary spillway during activation and drain fill filter compatibility within the embankment not meeting current NRCS design criteria.
• $916,100 – North and South Mill Creek Site 4: Site 4 provides protection to approximately 21 residences, buildings, road crossings, bridges, farms and commercial buildings, utilities and other infrastructure. Funding will be used for the planning phase for rehabilitation of the structure. Current deficiencies include breaching of the auxiliary spillway during activation and drain fill filter compatibility within the embankment not meeting current NRCS design criteria.
• $876,400 – Bonds Creek Site 1: Site 1 provides flood protection to approximately 65 residences, buildings, road crossings, bridges, farms and commercial buildings, utilities and other infrastructure. Funding will be used for the planning phase for rehabilitation of the structure. Current deficiencies include overtopping of the dam, breaching of the auxiliary spillway during activation and drain fill filter compatibility within the embankment not meeting current NRCS design criteria.
• $857,700 – Brush Creek Site 12: Site 12 provides protection to a community hospital (which serves an adjacent limited resource area), several associated healthcare buildings, Princeton High School, a regional athletic facility, several businesses, 200 residences, and multiple roads and other infrastructure. Funding will be used for the planning phase for rehabilitation of the structure. There is presently the potential for erosion of the auxiliary spillway and downstream toe of the embankment during ASW activation. The riser also needs repaired/or replaced, and the internal filter and drainage of the embankment may need addressed.
• $842,680 – Big Ditch Run Site 1: Site 1 provides flood protection to approximately 125 residences, buildings, road crossings, bridges, farms and commercial buildings, utilities and other infrastructure.  Funding will be used for the planning phase for rehabilitation of the structure. Current deficiencies include overtopping of the dam, breaching of the auxiliary spillway during activation and drain fill filter compatibility within the embankment not meeting current NRCS design criteria.

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PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. – We’re hearing from some New Jersey residents who were notified that their tap water may have lead in it.

The state required those letters be sent out starting last week, and we’ve learned several of the affected homes are in Phillipsburg. We stopped by Jo’s Barber Shop on South Main Street Owner Jo Willis said she just got one of the letters in the mail last week, letting her know her business and home have galvanized pipes.

“I have kids, I have dogs that drink the tap water. Nobody’s had any issues, so I was never concerned, but I definitely would like to know if it was, because I’m sure it’s not good,” said Willis.

According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, it may not be good. On its website, it says in part “Galvanized lines… can contribute to lead in drinking water.” It also says “Exposure to lead at any level can be associated with adverse health effects.”

That’s why Willis said she’s going to find out exactly how much her water is affected.

“I’m going to find a way to test the water and see if we actually have an issue here,” said Willis. “If we really do have a lot of lead, then sure I’m going to switch to bottled water and not drink the water, and if it’s not an issue, then I’m not really worried about it.”

Aqua New Jersey will be replacing the lines over the course of the next 10 years, but it will come with a rate increase for customers like Willis.

She said if it eliminates any threat of lead, she’s okay with it.

“Nobody wants their bills to go up, but if it’s a problem then, I mean we should have to take care of it. Like I said, I don’t want my kids getting sick because of it,” said Willis.

Aqua New Jersey told us it does not have any lead service lines in Phillipsburg or anywhere else, only galvanized lines that need to be replaced. It said at this time it does not know how much water rates will be going up to cover the cost of that replacement.

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Surrey council will be considering a staff recommendation Monday to bring the city’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan bylaw in line with that of Metro Vancouver.

Amendments are proposed to “help ensure a consistent regional approach to managing water resources,” said Scott Neuman, Surrey’s general manager of engineering, in a corporate report responding to recent changes Metro Vancouver adopted concerning watering restrictions.

The Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan (“DWCP”) is a regional policy designed to manage drinking water use during periods of high demand, and during water shortage and emergencies.

There are four stages of watering restrictions under that plan. The first reduces demand in summer months and is in effect from May 1 to Oct. 15 each year, stages two and three are activated and deactivated by the Greater Vancouver Water District Commissioner, and are typically activated during unusually hot and dry conditions to maximize conservation, Neuman’s report indicates, and the fourth stage is also activated and deactivated by the commissioner during an emergency “to immediately limit water use to essential needs only.”

Cities and municipalities decide whether or not they want to adopt restrictions as outlined in the DWCP as a bylaw to enforce them. Neuman noted in his report that the Metro Vancouver Board approved reducing the Stage 1 lawn watering frequency from two days per week to one day and changing the Stage 2 lawn watering frequency from one day per week to no lawn watering.

“It should be noted that the reduction in lawn watering frequency by itself was not successful in managing the increase in water demand when the weather was extremely warm, as evidenced in summer 2021,” Neuman noted. “This suggests that further reduction in lawn watering frequency, as currently proposed, may or may not result in lower peak summer water consumption as weather conditions could play a significant role in the overall water demand.

“Nevertheless, the reduction in lawn watering frequency supports the overall water conservation effort and encourages responsible usage of treated drinking water in the region.”

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A Timaru business owner, who estimates he has been left about $25,000 out of pocket due to the town’s water woes, wants the council to cough up – but it says no and that doing so could set a costly precedent for the future.

Queen Bee Laundry owner Chris O’Sullivan said it had been a hard couple of years for his business – which caters to nearly 40 businesses in Timaru including hospitals and motels.

He said they had worked hard to make it through Covid-19, and just when they were coming out of it they were blindsided by the water incident.

“We’re in a tough position now financially.”

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O’Sullivan said he was left with no option but to truck water into his Washdyke business when Timaru’s water supply started running brown late last year, as the water stained items he was charged with cleaning.

“As a business, we pride ourselves on high standards and sending out discoloured linen was not an option.”

O’Sullivan, who has two 5000 litre tanks at his laundry operation, engaged Temuka Transport to start trucking in water to fill them from mid-December.

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Discoloured water flows into a Timaru resident’s bath on January 5, 2022.

He said he was getting about four truck loads delivered a day, with deliveries every couple of hours during peak operating times.

“I had to get four truck loads of water a day which cost me $1000 for a day.”

O’Sullivan said the discoloured water also brought additional unexpected costs including extra labour as, due to demand for water supplies, there were times when his staff had to wait for the tanks to be refilled before they could work. And an additional $2000 repair bill after his water pump burnt out due to the tanks running out of water.

That would not have happened if they were able to draw water from the town supply, he said.

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Chris O’Sullivan said returning discoloured linen to his customers was simply not an option.

He said he contacted his insurance company when he started trucking the water in to check if his insurance covered him for the additional cost.

“They left me a voicemail saying they can sort it out later,” O’Sullivan said.

“Christmas and New Year’s passed and on January 17, my insurance company called me and said they looked into the policy, and they couldn’t cover me for the discolouration.”

O’Sullivan said he approached the Timaru District Council around January 20 asking for compensation and was told by a staffer they would look into the matter.

“I waited and waited, and I heard nothing from them. When I got hold of them they said the decision was still pending.”

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Griffin Johns, 11, pictured filling water containers at Caroline Bay in December. The Timaru District Council arranged water tankers, so residents could collect clean drinking water.

He said he had not heard back from council, so contacted them on Wednesday morning.

“When I rang them … they said they had sent me a letter in the mail saying they were not going to compensate me, and its business resilience.”

O’Sullivan said businesses have really been struggling and to not get support from the local council was “frustrating” and a “slap on the face”.

“I feel pretty angry,” he said.

“It was not the right thing to do, and they could have handled it in a better way.”

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O’Sullivan’s laundry business caters to nearly 40 businesses in Timaru.

O’Sullivan believes the council should provide clean water.

“I feel really frustrated. They [TDC] haven’t fulfilled their obligations, and they don’t want to be held accountable for it.”

Temuka Transport had been very supportive and was aware of his situation, he said.

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Noel Stafford, right, said the discoloured water added to their pre-existing Covid-19 woes. (File photo)

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge owner Noel Stafford said they had a tough time over Christmas and New Year with the discoloured water adding to their pre-existing Covid-19 woes.

“It was hard keeping the white towels clean,” Stafford said.

“We had signs out saying the water was safe to drink, but please don’t bathe in it. We couldn’t fill the spa baths and use them. What sort of message does that send?

“It was disgusting, and I was angry. We’re not a Third World country, and we did get a few complaints.” Stafford said he was also frustrated with the council.

Timaru District Council group infrastructure manager, Andrew Dixon, said the council did not think it was appropriate for ratepayers to compensate a single business affected by the water discolouration.

Dixon said doing so would carry the risk of setting a precedent which could lead to significant future costs for the whole Timaru District community.

“While we sympathise with Mr O’Sullivan that the water did not meet the specific requirements of his business over this period, the water supplied to him met the drinking water safety standards at all times.

“The council have already spent upwards of $500,000 resolving this problem as quickly as possible, and thanks to this work our Timaru urban supply is now back to normal.”

Dixon said the council aimed to provide high quality services, and did so the “vast majority of the time”.“However like any other utility we cannot be guaranteed this at all times due to issues outside of our control.”

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Why should you attend a gathering describing Owasco Lake’s water quality? Why should you even care about the status of that water quality?

Well, if you consume public water, its source is Owasco Lake. The city of Auburn and the town of Owasco draw water from the lake to supply over 40,000 residents in Cayuga County. If you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, waterskiing, tubing and other water sports, good water quality is essential. We should all be watershed aware — aware of the human activities taking place throughout the lake’s large 208-square-mile watershed, and whose byproducts eventually flow downstream into one lake. Be aware that clean water is also vital to our region’s economy, including agriculture, industry, lodging, restaurants and tourism. Less tourists, less jobs and lower property values are possible outcomes of not wanting to visit or live near an unusable lake.

To add to your awareness, please join your neighbors for our 10th annual “In Plain English” Bob Brower Scientific Symposium, a free Zoom event, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19. Five presenters will provide their research highlighting the lake’s current state, its ongoing threats and the innovative efforts to protect it:

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• “Status of Owasco Lake” by Dr. John Halfman, professor of environmental studies, Finger Lakes Institute, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva: Every summer since 2005, his water testing has monitored the health of the lake and its tributaries. John’s annual report provides expansive factual information coupled with his experienced insight into the reasons for changes in the lake’s condition and his recommendations for its improvement.

• “”Salinization of Adirondack Waters by Road Salt: A Statewide Issue” by Dr. Dan Kelting: He will detail his extensive research on the effects of road salt runoff into our upstate lakes. He is the director of the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith’s College.

• “Our Owasco: Using Behavioral Science to Protect Owasco Lake” by Dr. John Pickering and Toneya McIntosh, of Evidn, an applied behavioral science company. These scientists’ success utilizing behavioral science within the agricultural community in Australia is being adapted here through collaboration with The Nature Conservancy and farmers in the Owasco Lake watershed. The goal is to increase the usage of soil health best management practices, and better water quality for all.

• “Lake Water Level Management: Owasco Lake” by Seth Jensen, Auburn’s director of municipal utilities, and a NYS professional engineer. He will describe the techniques, rules and challenges of the competing interests for Auburn’s year-round management of the lake’s water level.

• “Hemlock Management in the Owasco Lake Watershed: Short and Long Term Solutions” by Caroline Marschner, invasive species extension associate with the New York State Hemlock Initiative, Cornell University. Like most of our area’s harmful invasive species, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid insect was introduced by humans. The HWA is quickly infecting and killing (within two to six years) our region’s native hemlocks that prevent erosion in our steep watershed ravines and provide important shade for nearby streams’ aquatic life.

To register for the symposium, visit the Owasco Watershed Lake Association’s website, owla.org. (Professional development hour continuing education credits are available: 3.0 W, 3.0 PE.)

We hope you can join us for an informative morning on March 19. It’s all about our water. 

Rick Nelson is a member of the board of directors of the Owasco Watershed Lake Association. For more information, or to join OWLA, visit owla.org.

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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Central Government has allocated Rs 1279.20 crore to Madhya Pradesh for tap water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission, according to state government officials.

With the amount allocated by the Central Government, 47.14 lakh (39%) rural families of Madhya Pradesh will be benefitted.

Under the Mission, water from tap, till now, has been provided to every household of more than 4,000 villages and 46 lakh families. Special attention is also being paid to the purity of water.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that a provision of Rs. 45,000 crores has been made to ensure easy availability of drinking water in every village through the mission, in which central share is 50 percent and 50 percent amount is being spent by the state government.

So far, the work of operation and maintenance of more than 4000 villages in which the project has been implemented is being done by the Village Level Water and Sanitation Committee. CM also asked the rural families to take advantage of the mission and focus on water conservation.

CM said that the Central and State Governments are working to change the face of the village. For easy availability of drinking water in the village, Prime Minister Modi has given the gift of Jal Jeevan Mission, which is proving to be a boon especially for rural women. Work is being done on a war-footing by making single and group drinking water schemes in all rural areas of the state through the mission.

CM said that Prime Minister Modi aims to ensure “Har Ghar Jal” in the country. The Jal Jeevan Mission of Prime Minister Modi has now taken the form of a revolutionary mass movement.

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The topic of water delivery to residents inside the county has come up during county election campaigns and even during the most recent Midland City Council planning session.

When the delivery of water is discussed, it often leads to a district created to ultimately provide water for those residents. It is called the Midland County Utility District or MCUD.

Here are some things to know about the Midland County Utility District offered in a question and answer with MCUD’s Shelton Viney.

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MRT: What is the Midland County Utility District?

MCUD: The Midland County Utility District (MCUD) is a special law district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution and confirmed by voters of the district in May of 2013. The MCUD service area consists of approximately 84.5 square miles of land in Midland County, just south and east of Midland City limits. The district is governed by a five-member board of directors elected under section 49.102 of the state water code.

Its mission is provide dependable, safe drinking water to the residents of the district. The population within the district is estimated at approximately 40,000 people. The district provides an affordable place to live for many of the community’s residents and workforce population. These residents and the many businesses in the district contribute to the overall success of the Midland Community.

MRT: Don’t these homes depend on groundwater?

MCUD: Over the past eight years, local groundwater wells in the district have become less reliable, resulting in many residents and businesses not having safe drinking water. Numerous residents are now regularly hauling water and storing it for use in their homes or businesses because their wells have run dry.

Several locations within the district have had their groundwater sources contaminated. These areas are under regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency, requiring water to be filtered and/or treated before it is suitable to drink or can be used in the home.

MRT: Are there other government entities involved?

MCUD: The district is grateful that the county and the city have expressed their concern for the lack of reliable drinking water within the district and have been cooperatively participating in developing a long-term solution for the good of the overall Midland community. The district board believes that a win-win solution is possible between the three entities that not only would benefit the residents within the district, but also all Midland residents living in the city limits and within the county. 

In 2014, the groundwater resources within Midland County were evaluated and it was determined that there is not enough reliable groundwater within the county to sustain the population growth and increasing demand for water throughout the county. Therefore, the county studied potential water sources in the region and ultimately decided to purchase groundwater rights in Winkler County, approximately 12 miles away from the City of Midland’s T-Bar Well Field. With this purchase, the county commissioners stated that it was their hope that this additional groundwater would eventually be made available to all the residents in the county, including those living inside and outside the city limits.

MRT: How can the city factor in the delivery of water to county residents?

MCUD: The county and the city have continued to discuss the best way to utilize the community’s valuable water sources, it has been determined that the best use of the county’s water in Winkler County is to combine it with the city’s water resources in Winkler County. By combining the county’s water source in Winkler County with the city of Midland’s, the available water for the city is increased by approximately 50 percent from a projected supply of 40 years to 60 years.

With the City’s utility department controlling the County’s water supply in Winkler County, the production and transportation of the water to Midland can be done most efficiently and effectively. In return, the city will begin to provide wholesale water to the district from the city’s supply provided by the Colorado River Municipal Water District. The city has determined two locations within their existing water distribution system and one additional location within the city’s future system that can be tapped by the Midland County Utility District as wholesale delivery points within the county. This will provide a reliable, safe source for drinking water within the district.

MRT: Once water is set up, what’s the next step?

MCUD: With the source of reliable drinking water established, the Midland County Utility District is now able to begin development of a potable water utility system for its residents. The development of the system will be prioritized for the residents with the greatest need for water receiving services first and ultimately all district residents having access to a reliable, safe drinking water system.

The district will pursue all avenues of funding available for the development of the utility system. There are funding programs available through state and federal agencies for the areas with contamination. The district also will apply for other state and federal funds for other areas within the district that may qualify for specific programs

MRT: How will county residents be impacted financially?

MCUD: After all grant and assistance funding has been evaluated, the district will consider funding infrastructure development from users’ fees. The district will seek input from its residents before setting rates for purchase of drinking water. It is the intent of the district to provide drinking water to its residents at a rate that is affordable to them, while covering the operation and maintenance costs of the system. It is possible that the rates could also cover the cost of necessary installation of tanks, pump stations, piping, meters, etc. 

Finally, after all other funding mechanisms have been fully vetted, the district may ask the voters within the district to approve the issuance of bonds at an election, which would increase property taxes if approved.

The district will continue to study all the financing options available to it to determine the best plan for funding the improvements needed to provide a reliable water supple to the community before the district asks the residents to approve any proposed bond program. However, the district wants to assure its residents that no bond program will be pursued without significant opportunity to receive input from its residents.

Again, the district is grateful for the spirit of cooperation and assistance in getting to this point from the county and the city. The entire community will benefit from these efforts by insuring all the community’s residents have safe and reliable drinking water for generations to come.

 

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• Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to a dangerous condition called water intoxication.
• Water intoxication causes neurological symptoms including confusion and seizures.
• There’s no specific amount of water that is too much, it depends on factors like age and overall health.
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Drinking water is essential to keeping the body healthy and functioning properly. However, there’s such a thing as drinking too much water too fast, aka water intoxication.

Water intoxication occurs when you drink so much water that the kidneys can’t eliminate it fast enough, so it begins to dilute electrolytes — primarily sodium — in the blood. 

Although it’s rare, water intoxication can lead to death if not treated immediately.

Here are the symptoms of water intoxication and how it is generally treated.

How much is too much water?

Water intoxication is a dangerous and severe condition because blood sodium levels drop rapidly, causing neurologic changes like hallucinations and confusion.

Important: Drinking too much water can lead to hyponatremia, which occurs when blood sodium levels drop below 134 mEq/L. There are some instances where hyponatremia poses no immediate threat to a person’s health. However, the rapid drop of sodium levels from water intoxication can cause neurological symptoms and needs immediate treatment. 

Adults need to drink about 2.7 to 3.7 liters of fluids a day, which will come from water, food, and other beverages.

Water intoxication may occur from drinking more than three to four liters of water over a short period, like one or two hours, says Lewis Nelson, MD, chair of emergency medicine at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Note: Water intoxication can develop from excessively drinking fluids other than water, such as beer — a condition called beer potomania, Nelson says.

No specific amount of fluid is considered unsafe, however, and the risk of water intoxication will vary depending on the frequency of intake, age, sex, and overall health.

Symptoms of water intoxication

Water intoxication is primarily a neurological syndrome, says Nelson. Too much water may make the brain swell and disrupt normal functioning.

The early symptoms of water intoxication may include the following:

• Headaches
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Forgetfulness

If not treated immediately, it may lead to other symptoms, such as:

• Slurred speech
• Weakness
• Hallucinations
• Muscle cramps
• Impaired brain functioning
• Seizures
• Coma

Water intoxication tends to occur among adults who run marathons, do military training, and have mental health conditions like psychogenic polydipsia (aka compulsive water drinking) or schizophrenia. However, it can also develop in babies.

Infants younger than six months are not allowed to have water because they have small bellies and their kidneys are not yet developed. If they are given water or their baby formula is over-diluted, they may experience water intoxication. Symptoms include vomiting, irritability, weakness, and seizures.

How to treat water intoxication

Water intoxication can be lethal, and it must be treated immediately.

“Patients with water intoxication have a medical emergency and should be brought to the hospital for emergent medical care. We would typically need to stop their seizures, infuse concentrated sodium-containing solution, and support their breathing,” says Nelson.

You will need intravenous electrolyte solutions and other medications to restore normal blood sodium concentration. The mortality rate for patients with water intoxication is about 7.1%.

Insider’s takeaway

Water intoxication occurs when you drink too much water to the point that you dilute the sodium concentration in your blood. It can cause neurological symptoms such as weakness, seizures, or impaired brain functioning.

To treat water intoxication, you would need intravenous fluids to increase sodium levels in the blood.

“If you suspect someone has severe water intoxication with features such as obtundation [or a reduced level of alertness], seizures, coma, or others, call 911 for emergency assistance,” says Dennis Moledina, MD, Yale Medicine nephrologist and assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine.

Carla Delgado

Freelance Reporter, Insider Reviews

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The/Nudge Foundation and Ashirvad Pipes, in partnership with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Central Government, announced a prize for start-ups and innovators working on solutions to provide clean drinking water to the underprivileged and rural households.

The initiative is aimed to support solutions that address population-scale water challenges. With a total prize of ₹2.5 crore, the programme would run for 18 months and would support entrepreneurs in developing, testing, and scaling solutions through a network of investors, mentors, technology and knowledge partners, and policy circle advisors, stated a release.

The prize seeks solutions pertaining to source water purification, smart distribution and storage provisions ensuring sustained clean drinking water availability and accessibility, and recycling solutions such as water source recharge, desalination, wastewater treatment to increase availability of drinking water in regions with water scarcity, the release said.

Alongside the Jal Jeevan Mission, The/Nudge Prize provides an opportunity to provide access to clean drinking water across 19 crore households in the country.

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Mayor Keith A. James

As mayor of West Palm Beach, I continually prioritize the sustainability and resilience of our environment. As a city that has flourished in the midst of a global pandemic, I do not hesitate to do everything I can to protect and secure our most precious natural resource— our drinking water.

West Palm Beach strongly supports Senate Bill 2508, because that legislation secures an ample supply of safe drinking water for the nearly 130,000 consumers of our water — residents, businesses and visitors to West Palm Beach and the Towns of Palm Beach and South Palm Beach. My efforts to preserve our future water supply are consistent with the actions of Henry Flagler to establish Grassy Waters as a sustainable source of water for West Palm Beach and Palm Beach. Grassy Waters and our system of lakes around Downtown are sourced by Lake Okeechobee. With time and technology, our city has upgraded its physical infrastructure to carry clean and consumable water to homes and businesses.  This is even more necessary as our city continues to experience the influx of new neighbors and the revitalization of existing neighborhoods.

Most of us recall 2011 when our city and the Towns of Palm Beach and South Palm Beach were in crisis and only 22 days away from running out of water. West Palm Beach worked quickly and creatively with the South Florida Water Management District to activate an emergency-only solution. Since then, the city has implemented more advanced drought resilience measures. But that drought was caused by Mother Nature. That is the key difference with Senate Bill 2508.  

Failing to support this important legislative and bi-partisan action would jeopardize our access to a reliable and predictable source of water. We cannot and should not take that chance.  As mayor I must do everything humanly possible to protect the supply of water for residents, businesses and visitors.

I proudly continue the legacy and foresight of my predecessors and the founders of this city in securing a safe and plentiful water supply. Protecting water is essential to our future. SB 2508 ensures that.

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