Seven lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai 97.44% full
Seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai are 97.44 per cent full, and have 14,10,274 million litres (ML) of water stocked as on October 9, easing pressure on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The lakes’ total capacity is 14,47,363 ML. This indicates that the city has water stocked for the next one year, without […]
Honolulu water board studies how to clean Red Hill tanks pollution
A photo of the lower access tunnel of the Red Hill fuel storage facility in Honolulu shows, upper right, the fire suppression system retention line that broke on Nov. 20, 2021, and released about 20,000 gallons of jet fuel. (U.S. Navy) HONOLULU (Tribune News Service) — In a move to get out in front of the […]
Improving access to potable water through community participation
In Banche community, Joda Local Government Area, Adamawa State, it is not unusual for children to suddenly fall ill. After several investigations, it was discovered that the situation is not unconnected to the water they drink. Children of Unguwan Gandu Zuntu, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State fetching water from a handpump borehole provided […]
Texas Renaissance Festival goers warned not to drink well water
The Texas Renaissance Festival is suddenly a lot more authentic this year: The Texas Department of State Health Service has warned the water on-site isn’t safe to drink, cook with — or even for its estimated half-million visitors to use for washing their hands. The state agency warned about the well water Friday — one […]
Boil-water precaution in place for part of Jacksonville
Oct. 9, 2022Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 8:53 a.m. This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 1of3 A boil-water order has been issued for a portion of Myrtle Street until further notice. Show MoreShow Less 2of3 A boil-water order has been issued for a portion of Myrtle Street until further notice. City of […]
Water woes: Desiltation process to hit 2 mn people of Ghaziabad, Noida
Around 20 lakh populace of Ghaziabad and Noida will be hit as the Ganga water supply to the areas has been halted due to the annual desiltation exercise in the Upper Ganga canal. Every year, people face this problem but till now, the administrations of Ghaziabad and Noida have not found any solution. Tenders […]
CAMA raises serious concerns on unhealthy supply of tap water amidst cholera outbreak – Malawi Nyasa Times
Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has raised red flags that Water Boards of Blantyre, the Central Region and the Capital City Lilongwe are supplying poor quality water, and this should be treated as very serious in the wake of cholera outbreaks in the country. In a statement, CAMA Executive Director, John Kapito reveals that water […]
Pattaya councilman inspects progress of tap water projects around the city
The Provincial Waterworks Authority is working on 9 projects around town to install new or bigger tap-water pipes. A Pattaya councilman checked on projects to improve tap water flow in two areas. Dilok Thongnak and city engineers visited Third Road in South Pattaya where residents had complained about broken sidewalks resulting from nine Provincial Waterworks […]
New study calls a major Mars water theory into question
When planning crewed missions to Mars, the key phrase is “follow the water.” When astronauts set down on the Red Planet in the next decade, they will need access to water to meet their basic needs. Following the water is also crucial to our ongoing exploration of Mars and learning more about its past. While […]
Northside Water Quality Test Meets Standards
Northside Water Quality Test Meets Standards Kirstin Davis – (509) 625-7773 Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:39 a.m. Water quality test results conducted overnight have met standards and confirm safe conditions for customers in north Spokane. City of Spokane Water Department technicians discovered a failed valve at Well Pump #4 resulting in air entering the […]