Will the Legislature close our Soil and Water Conservation District?
Will the Florida Legislature, that reliable foe of local government, take away our Soil and Water Conservation District this session? A bill filed by Palm Coast Republican Sen. Travis Hutson (SB 1078, HB 783) would do away with the county-based conservation districts. Florida has 58 of these districts, each with an elected board. These were put […]
New Jersey American Water Files for Rate Adjustment
Over $985 Million in System Upgrades for Water Quality and Reliability Drives Request CAMDEN, N.J., January 14, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New Jersey American Water has filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for new rates based on the significant investment the company has made or will make into its water and wastewater […]
Detecting leaks in the drinking water
The Malaga Provincial Council has awarded a contract of some 900,000 euros to improve the efficiency of the water supply in the 77 municipalities with 20,000 or less inhabitants. The contractors will look to find leaks in the supply network, and to diagnose the situation and to put forward proposals for any remedial works that […]
Portland plans faster action to reduce lead in drinking water
There are two reservoirs in the Bull Run watershed, where the city of Portland gets its drinking water. Kaylee Domzalski / OPB Portland Water Bureau leaders say they will speed up the timeline for their new treatment facility and distribute free water filters after recent tests revealed elevated lead levels in some homes. The Oregon […]
Remote Water Treatment Services Delivers Preventative Maintenance for Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems to Mitigate Environmental and Safety Risks
Water Treatment Systems RWTS Preventative Maintenance provides added assurance that your asset is regularly monitored and serviced to avoid any expensive environmental or safety violations. RWTS offers regular wastewater treatment system maintenance and support for an array of different types and scales of installations. The company offers a range of preventative maintenance packages, catering to […]
Moulton at King’s Beach to talk water infrastructure, contamination | News
SWAMPSCOTT — Congressman Seth Moulton surveyed the scene at King’s Beach off Humphrey Street in Swampscott Friday afternoon with state and local officials, as part of a visit to discuss beach clean-up efforts and water infrastructure upgrades. Moulton initially met with local officials at Swampscott Town Hall, before walking down to the beach, which extends […]
Boil water advisory issued for the City of Lorraine
From the KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Lorraine public water supply system located in Ellsworth County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: ●If your tap water […]
Iqaluit confirms traces of fuel in drinking water
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT — Iqaluit resident Kinguatsiaq Kinguatsiaq says he smelled fuel in his water a couple of days ago but assumed it must be something else. “I figured I was wrong because I thought the situation had been resolved,” he said. “This morning I really noticed it when I was running my tap water. It […]
Chicago Water Pros Offers the Best Reverse Osmosis System in Elgin and Barrington, Illinois
Chicago Water Pros is the right place when opting for a reverse osmosis system in Elgin and Barrington, Illinois. This press release was orginally distributed by ReleaseWire Warrenville, IL — (ReleaseWire) — 01/14/2022 — Reverse osmosis (RO)-treated water is more than just clean water. It offers several benefits for both users and their homes. Installing […]
HISD should do more to address lead contamination in the water at schools, local groups say – Houston Public Media
Children head into Benbrook Elementary for the first day of school on Aug. 23, 2021. Local advocacy groups are calling on the Houston Independent School District to do more to address lead contamination in drinking water at its schools, after previous testing found more than a third of taps tested had some level of lead […]