At Google’s campus, state and local leaders urge greater efforts to conserve water | News
A group of state and local water system officials gathered at Google’s Mountain View campus Thursday, Sept. 29, to tout the benefits of conservation as California faces the likely prospect of a fourth consecutive year of drought. Standing amid landscaping and office space designed to reduce potable water use by 60% compared to similar facilities, […]
Proposal To Build $138M Water Filtration Plant In Hudson Valley Detailed
A local organization has announced an important step forward for a proposal to build a $138 million drinking water filtration plant in Westchester County. Westchester Joint Water Works, a nonprofit organization that works to maintain the drinking water system for up to 100,000 residents in the county, said in an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 29, that […]
As floods increase so does the potential for contaminated water
As our area is hit with heavy rain and winds from Hurricane Ian, St Johns County Emergency Management is advising Historic City News subscribers and residents to exercise caution regarding drinking water, standing water and flooding. In particular, the county warns of the potential for a contaminated water supply. Anyone who is exposed to floodwater […]
Of course the state should take over the Trenton Water Works (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN) – Trentonian
I am a Trenton Water Works customer, and some years ago, five, six, seven, who knows, there was a Trenton Water Works crisis of some sort or another — hard to keep track, honestly — and I happened to be outside when the water meter reader stopped by. He was a younger fella, wearing some […]
DC Anantnag desires to ensure that every household has access to tap water
SEPTEMBER 28: The Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr Basharat Qayoom today inspected several offices and ongoing works in Sub Division Bijbehara. The DC visited the office of Municipal Committee Bijbehara and inspected the new office building which is being constructed at a cost of Rs 3.26 crore and set a deadline of 1st November for completion […]
Pindi’ites demand clean drinking water supply
RAWALPINDI – The residents of Rawalpindi city have demanded clean drinking water facility as most parts of the over populous urban center were getting contaminated water. People belonging to various walks of life expressed their dismay over non-availability of safe drinking water in many large parts of the city. The low lying areas including Arya […]
California Is Making It Cheaper to Replace Your Lawn to Save Water and Save Money
“Our hots are getting hotter and our dries are getting drier. Our state is on track to lose 10% of its water supply by 2040 which is why we must all do our part to conserve water,” said Governor Newsom. “With a drier landscape becoming the norm, we’re stepping up to help Californians replace their lawns […]
Meijer Unveils Rain Gardens at Benton Harbor Store in Effort to Improve Water Quality in Nearby Ox Creek
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In an effort to improve the water quality in Ox Creek and support pollinators that are critical for local agriculture, Meijer partnered with the Berrien County Drain Commission and the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission on the installation of four rain gardens throughout its Benton Harbor Meijer parking […]
Advanced water treatment plant moves forward | News
PALMDALE — As the Palmdale Water District proceeds with plans for an advanced water treatment plant that would turn recycled water into groundwater, the project has a new name and logo for residents to identify it. The project, under the auspices of the Palmdale Recycled Water Authority, is now known as Pure Water Antelope Valley. […]
Umgungundlovu residents told clean drinking water ‘on the way’
Community members were shocked recently to find muddy water coming out of their taps. DA district councillor Themba Hlatshwayo says this was due to the accumulation of silt in reservoirs that weren’t being maintained properly and regularly. He says the portfolio committee chairperson’s ordered the municipality to clean the two reservoirs and water lines supplying […]