The Cork villages that ‘just don’t trust the tap water anymore’
On Christmas Day last year, when families were busy preparing dinner, the dreaded call arrived at around 1pm — another boil water notice. For 9,500 people in East Cork, it meant no drinking water, after heavy rainfall compromised the water treatment process. The boil water notice lasted for six months. In Ireland, more than 500,000 people […]
N370m water project fails to drop water in Gombe community
‘Inactive company got the contract’ ‘Water will come into Dukku end of November’ We rely on ponds, water vendors – Residents Despite gulping nearly N400 million, a Dukku regional water supply project failed to dispense a droplet of water, six years after the contract was awarded and supposedly completed. In 2016, the Federal Ministry of […]
One dead, several hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Oct 27: One person died and several others have been hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in a village in Belagavi district, Karnataka Irrigation Minister Govind Karjol said on Thursday. The state government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased, the minister told reporters. “On Wednesday […]
$500M in new federal funds to give thousands of Coloradans freedom from #lead, #PFAS tainted drinking #water – @WaterEdCO
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 […]
The Tap Water Trick For Getting Caramel To Stick To Apples
According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, there are approximately 200 varieties of apples grown in the U.S. Before slicing any number of them up as a snack, you may want to wash your apples to remove any residual dirt, residue, and the waxy protective coating added by distributors to preserve freshness, says Food & […]
This travel hack shows you how to get free water at Dublin Airport
We got you. Heading off on a trip can be more stressful than we need. Between lugging suitcases through the airport, delayed flights and boarding passes that aren’t scanning, it can be a lot. And to top things off when we’re there, the water on display around Dublin Airport can be a nuisance if you […]
Drinking water lead levels now being tested in Utah schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Lead in drinking water can cause serious brain and nervous system damage, especially in children, which is why the Utah Legislature passed House Bill 21, calling for the elimination of any trace of lead in school drinking water. This bipartisan legislation was sponsored by Representative Stephen Hardy (District 16) and Senator […]
Saudi Fund for Development helps Comoros with $5m water project
RIYADH: Spooky season festivities began in Riyadh after the Boulevard was transformed into a venue-wide costume party during the “Scary Weekend” event, which took place on Thursday and Friday. Dressed-up visitors were granted free entry to the Boulevard on the condition that they wore scary costumes. The event was dedicated to showcasing terrifying disguises and […]
Mississippi governor extends Jackson water emergency order
JACKSON, Miss (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has extended the state of emergency over the water crisis in the capital city of Jackson. On the same day the emergency declaration was set to expire, Reeves said the state of emergency he declared on Aug. 30 would remain in place until Nov. 22. Reeves and […]
Minister Senzo Mchunu Commits to Delivering Water to the People of South Africa
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu reiterated the Ministry and department’s commitment towards the provision of water to the communities. This authoritative announcement was made during the launch of the Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM), today 27 October 2022 at Ga-Malekana Tribal Authority just outside Burgersfort in Limpopo. The programme is meant to fast-track the […]