EPA reduces Clean Water Act violations by over 50%
Bernd Müller/Pixabay” alt=”The number of violations under the Clean Water Act reported by the Environmental Protection Agency has dropped significantly because of an interstate compliance agreement, the agency said on Tuesday. Photo by Bernd Müller/Pixabay“/> The number of violations under the Clean Water Act reported by the Environmental Protection Agency has dropped significantly because of […]
More than half of Durban’s water goes to waste, costing…
Ten years ago, Durban’s non-revenue water (NRW) losses stood at 33%. For the past few years, annual losses have hovered around the 40% mark — but the latest figures presented to eThekwini’s municipal public accounts committee reveal that NRW losses have soared dramatically over the past three years. They have now reached a record level […]
Catalonia limits water use as Spain prays for rain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and large swathes of Spain’s northeast are going under water restrictions as a months-long drought that has devastated crops starts to put the pinch on human activities in the Mediterranean country. The measures will affect 6.7 million people, 80% of the population in the Catalonia region, Patrícia Plaja, spokeswoman for […]
Megha Engineering to supply clean drinking water to Bihar’s three cities under Gangajal Aapurti Yojana
Megha Engineering on Tuesday said it will start supplying clean drinking water to Bihar’s three cities — Bodh Gaya, Gaya, and Rajgir — after commissioning of the first phase of Gangajal Aapurti Yojana this month. Around 7.5 lakh people, pilgrims and tourists in the three cities will get clean drinking water under the project, it […]
Council furious at water meter thieves
The Windhoek municipality is concerned about the high incidents of theft and vandalism of its infrastructure in informal settlements. Councillors said stolen water meters and vandalised toilets hinder development and bear a cost burden on the city’s budget. The residents’ actions also led to the wastage of water and the closure of the toilets. On […]
PFAS still present in Orange County water reservoirs as awareness grows in state
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have attracted increasing awareness and concern from the public over the past several years. The chemicals are commonly used in everyday products such as nonstick pans and cookware, rain jackets, carpeting and firefighting foam. They are widely known as “forever chemicals,” meaning they do not break down […]
Activist groups call for national leaders to help solve Jackson water crisis
Many of the speakers specifically asked for assistance from Governor Tate Reeves, whom they believe has not done enough to help Jackson citizens. Reeves said in a September tweet that quote “we have restored clean drinking water to Jackson,” but daily boil water notices to different parts of the city show the issue is not […]
Government water regulator ‘closely’ watching Christchurch and Waimakariri
Alden Williams/Stuff Chlorine is now required in most drinking water supplies as part of new safety regulations. The Government’s newly established water regulator is “closely” watching Waimakariri and Christchurch as they continue to provide unchlorinated water. Chlorine is now required in most drinking water supplies as part of new water safety regulations. Exemptions are available […]
Water grid will provide safe drinking water to 18.50 lakh people in Krishna-Godavari basin in Andhra Pradesh, says CM
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy speaking at a public meeting at Narsapuram in West Godavari district on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT PHOTOS IN NICA IN KAKINADA The Godavari river water would be purified at Vijjeswaram point and pumped through a drinking water pipeline system to provide safe drinking water to 18.50 lakh […]
Wise County issues boil water advisory | WJHL
(WJHL) — Wise County officials on Monday issued a boil water advisory following a major waterline break near the Lonesome Pine Airport. Local animal shelter seeking donations for abused cat The boil water advisory extends to customers in the Fairgrounds, Duncan Gap, Redwine, Hurricane and Strawberry Mountain areas, which includes the following areas: Fairgrounds Road […]