Emergency drinking water delivered as nitrate levels exceed acceptable levels in rural Waimate supply
AIMAN AMERUL MUNER/Stuff Yvonne Lane, from Mosgiel, fills up water bottles at the Morven Hall for members of her family she is staying with in the Morven area. Emergency drinking water supplies have been delivered to parts of the Waimate District as measured nitrate levels have risen past the Drinking Water Standards Maximum Acceptable Value […]
NOTICE OF HEARING DRINKING WATER STATE R – Grand Forks Herald
NOTICE OF HEARING DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND DRAFT 2022 BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW INTENDED USE PLAN AND PROJECT PRIORITY LIST NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Notice is hereby given that the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 2022. The public hearing will […]
Newark Boil Water Advisory: Here’s What You Should Do, Officials Say
NEWARK, NJ — Newark officials issued a boil water advisory for most of the city after a large water main break in Belleville near Branch Brook Park on Tuesday. Many residents saw their water pressure drop or cut out due to the break, although some have already had their service restored. The break took place […]
JR Reavis: What is your water telling you? | Opinion
The process of turning ground and surface water into safe water for your home can be a complex process. By the time water reaches your tap, many factors can influence the water’s color, taste or smell. These aesthetics are typically harmless and do not cause health related issues. Where your water is sourced is a […]
‘A celebration of our town’ — Pure Water Days will be action-packed | Local News
Audrey Korte The Chippewa Herald If you’re looking to entertain yourself or your family this week, head over to Chippewa Falls for Pure Water Days. It all starts starts on Wednesday and goes through Sunday, August 14. “It’s a great celebration for our town, and of our town, and I really enjoy that part of […]
Air National Guard base contaminates Martinsburg, WV drinking water with forever chemicals – Liberation News
A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry found elevated levels of Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in blood samples taken from residents of Martinsburg, West Virginia. PFAS — also referred to as “forever chemicals” — were first detected in the city […]
‘Modest interventions’ to conserve water supplies
The Head of Asset Operations with Irish Water has said that “modest interventions” are being taken to conserve the water supply. Tom Cuddy said that demand for water is increasing, but the situation remains “relatively stable”. Met Éireann has said heatwave conditions can be expected in Ireland from tomorrow onwards, withtemperatures of over 25 degrees […]
Imperial Oil Still Investigating Cause of Produced Water Spill in NWT
Imperial Oil Ltd. says it is still investigating the cause and impact of a pipeline spill in the Northwest Territories that has some residents downstream concerned about the potential impact. The Calgary-based oil and gas company reported on July 27 that it discovered about 55,000 litres of produced water had spilled before it shut down […]
Jackson Mayor, Health Department Clash Over Drinking Water Safety
JACKSON, Miss.—Capital-city residents could be dealing with rolling precautionary boil-water notices for up to another year, as the winterization process at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant continues. But Jackson’s mayor and an expert consultant from Cornerstone Engineering remain adamant that the water remains entirely safe to drink, even as the Mississippi State Department of […]
Raynham residents warned about elevated levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water
RAYNHAM – Over the weekend, residents in Raynham received a notice saying that the John P. Lynn Treatment Plant serving the Center Water District, one of two in Raynham, had elevated levels of PFAS. PFAS are also referred to as so-called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in water, oil, or heat. They […]