EPA: Water in Mississippi’s capital city is safe to drink
JACKSON, Miss (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed Monday that the water in Mississippi’s capital city is safe to drink, after months of sampling at a treatment plant overwhelmed by August flooding that caused wide supply disruptions. The beleaguered O.B. Curtis water treatment plant fell into crisis after the late summer flooding left […]
Prince George County issues boil-water notice for Beechwood Manor residents
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Prince George County residents living in the Beechwood Manor neighborhood need to boil their tap water for drinking and cooking through at least Wednesday. Prince George County Utilities began pipe-cleaning in the neighborhood Monday, leading to low-pressure zones in the water system that could make it “susceptible to contamination,” […]
8 out of 10 household water contaminated with E-coli – Sanitation Minister
Escherichia coli also known as E. coli is present in five out of 10 point sources and eight out of 10 household water supplies. That’s according to the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. E. coli, is a gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped, coliform bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found […]
Saltwater creeping up Mississippi River could impact drinking water
License Photo” alt=”A worker cleans a barge as it sits along the Mississippi River last week in St. Louis, when the river level was at -2.5 feet. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo“/> A worker cleans a barge as it sits along the Mississippi River last week in St. Louis, when the river level […]
Federal infrastructure money to help alleviate PFAS, lead in Colorado water | Health
Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans exposed to drinking water tainted by lead from aging, corroded city pipes or so-called forever chemicals, will see clean water faster thanks to a historic infusion of $500 million from the federal government. The money, largely from the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is being funneled through the Colorado Department of […]
Sydney Merivale’s Bar Totti’s diners furious after being hit with $75 for service charge and $30 for water
A group of diners is furious after being charged almost $75 for a “mandatory” service fee and $30 for water at a popular Italian restaurant in Sydney – despite already splurging more than $720 on dinner. The nine friends enjoyed a huge feast – including 13 antipasti dishes, six mains, four sides and drinks – […]
Drinking water going down the drain for six months in Tamil Nadu- The New Indian Express
Express News Service CHENNAI: Thousands of litres of clean drinking water are going down the drain, as corporation contract workers who were at work at Aadithanar Salai in Egmore recently found out. A bust drinking water supply line has led to water flowing continuously through the stormwater drain into the Cooum for over six months now. […]
Best Eureka Forbes water purifier: Buyer’s guide
Eureka forbes water purifier The Eureka Forbes water purifier is the best way to purify your water as it has the capability of removing 99.9% of harmful bacteria and 99.9% of harmful protozoa. It ensures that you have 100% safe drinking water that’s pure and refreshing. With several products to choose from, finding the right […]
5K raises money, awareness for clean water in Africa
By Loyd McIntosh, Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE — More than 180 runners raced through downtown Trussville to support a great cause, Saturday, October 29. The inaugural Foundations For Hope 5K brought people from around the running community to raise awareness and funds to help provide clean drinking water to underserved communities in east Africa, specifically Kenya, […]
DDC asks officials to address drinking water shortage in Kollam
G.S Jayalal, MLA, demanded immediate steps for the appointment of essential staff at Nedungolam Taluk Hospital, along with restoration of suspended KSRTC services G.S Jayalal, MLA, demanded immediate steps for the appointment of essential staff at Nedungolam Taluk Hospital, along with restoration of suspended KSRTC services The District Development Committee (DDC) has instructed the departments […]