Residents complain of ‘awful’ drinking water
RESIDENTS have complained of earthy, and musty smelling drinking water in some Queanbeyan suburbs — but officials say it presents no safety issues. In a post on Facebook, Icon Water says the odd smell of the water comes from a naturally occurring organic compound called 2-Methylisoborneol, or MIB. Water officials stress that while “this is […]
Beshear announces $30 million for clean water projects across state, including two in NKY
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced $30 million in funding to support 29 clean drinking water and water system improvement projects affecting 1,245 households across the commonwealth, including two projects in Northern Kentucky. “Having clean, reliable water service is a basic human right, and from the start of my administration I have prioritized funding major […]
Ag Progress Days tours cover livestock, forest management, water quality
Livestock studies, pasture systems, forest management and water quality will be among the topics featured on several research and educational tours offered during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 9-11 at Rock Springs. Most of the tours will transport visitors by bus to locations in and around Penn State’s Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, […]
Cutter Juniper Conducts Potable Water and Supply Offload at Kiritimati Island, Kiribati
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Juniper crew provided assistance to Kiritimati Island, Kiribati, by off-loading potable water and supplies following their extreme drought, July 19. U.S. COAST GUARD HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Juniper crew provided assistance to Kiritimati Island, Kiribati, by off-loading potable water and supplies following their extreme drought, July 19, […]
When in doubt, stay out of the water: Protect yourself and pets from cyanobacterial blooms this summer
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Summer is peak season for cyanobacterial blooms (previously called cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms), and Idahoans are reminded to protect themselves and their pets when recreating in and around water. “It’s important for the public to take precautions,” said Brian Reese, DEQ’s water quality standards analyst. “Even without a visible bloom, algal or cyanobacteria toxins can […]
Lebanon’s water crisis putting millions at risk, says Unicef
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The health of millions of people in Lebanon — especially children — is at risk because of a limited supply of safe water, Unicef has warned. The water crisis, which is largely because of a severe lack of electricity, is also affecting hospitals, health centres and schools. In a report, Unicef said Lebanon’s water supply […]
70.99 PC Rural Households In Telangana Gets Tap Water Connections
A total of 70.99 per cent of rural households in Telangana are fitted with tap water connections. Coming to BJP-ruled states like Gujarat it is 25.51 per cent, Karnataka (28.74 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (30.72 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh (12.73 per cent). Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Prahlad Singh Patel said the above-mentioned […]
Solar-powered tube wells to resolve water crisis in Tank–China Economic Net
By Tahir Ali Solar-powered tube wells in northern KP. [Photo/Tahir Ali] TANK, July 20 (Gwadar Pro) – To resolve the longstanding water problem in the southern district of Tank, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has decided to set up solar-powered tube wells in the area. Several villages in Tank lack […]
Long-awaited water pipeline for Okotoks, Foothills County receives nearly $16M from province
A project that will help the town of Okotoks and Foothills County secure a long-term water supply will receive a provincial grant of $15.9 million, Alberta Minister of Transportation Prasad Panda announced Wednesday. The project, a water pipeline that will feed from where the Highwood River meets the Bow River into water treatment facilities in Okotoks and […]
Consultants deserve most of the blame for Flint water crisis, kids’ attorney says
FLINT, MI — An eight-person jury will decide to what degree two consultants are responsible for the Flint water crisis but an attorney for four children who are suing the companies says they bear primary responsibility for lead contamination of the city’s water system and the injuries that resulted. “They are the experts. These are […]