Mayor Goode: Prescott’s water is safe | The Daily Courier
This just in Monday evening, July 11, from the City of Prescott: On Friday, July 8, the City of Prescott learned that recent test results found the presence of man-made chemicals called perfluoriooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in two of its water production wells located in the airport area. While PFOA and PFOS […]
My bottled water addiction got out of hand (and I’m not the only one) | Times2
My Scottish grandmother lived to her mid-nineties without, as far as I remember, ever drinking a glass of water: she sipped on tea before a nice hydrating whisky in the evening. It would outrage many of her core values, chiefly frugality but also logic, to read a new study from Mintel showing that in our […]
How excessive protein consumption can pollute drinking water – The Hill
Story at a glance Protein consumption rates in the United States are about 40 percent higher than recommended levels. This excess protein results in excess amino acids, which transform into nitrogen. Excreted nitrogen finds its way into drinking water, posing a risk for human and animal life. Americans consume some of the highest total and […]
Pacific Institute Launches Water and Climate Equity
Oakland, California, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakland, California — July 11, 2022 — The Pacific Institute, a global nonpartisan water think tank working to catalyze the transformation to water resilience by 2030, today launched its new Water and Climate Equity strategy. Through research and outreach, this long-term strategy will address […]
Water district to discuss public health goals | News
PALMDALE — The Palmdale Water District will hold a public hearing, tonight, regarding public health goals in regards to the quality of the drinking water the District provides. The District is required to present a public health goals report, every three years. The report includes information on the levels of chemical contaminants that are found […]
Parts of city to face water supply disruption on July 13
Hyderabad: Some parts of Hyderabad will face water supply disruption for 24 hours from 6 am on July 13. Construction works for a flyover at Al Jubail Colony, Falaknuma is the reason for the scheduled disruption in the water supply. The areas that will be affected include, Kishanbagh, Al Jubail Colony, Santoshnagar, Vinaynagar, Saidabad, Chanchalguda, […]
MP inaugurates pure drinking water Unit in Vijayanagar
Mysore/Mysuru: MP Pratap Simha inaugurated a pure drinking water unit near Krishnadevaraya Circle in Vijayanagar second stage here on Tuesday. The drinking water unit, installed by the MCC with Rs.10 lakh grant from MP local area development fund, will cater to the drinking water needs of residents of Vijayanagar second stage, Mahajana Layout and surrounding […]
Bottled, still water runs deep for British families | News
Millions of people prefer to open a bottle of water rather than turn on a tap, a study has shown. Despite a cost of living crisis, the average adult drinks almost a litre of bottled water every week. Researchers point to a growing perception that spring water is healthier, less processed and better tasting than […]
Clarksburg plans $85 million water system upgrade
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The Clarksburg Water Board has announced an $85.6 million upgrade following investigations and replacement of lead services over the last year. The process began when lead screening tests in local schools showed elevated levels in about three students. The result was a review of 8,000 service connections and replacement of several lead […]
Hadley Select Board OK’s water main project
Published: 7/10/2022 10:53:17 AM Modified: 7/10/2022 10:53:01 AM HADLEY — A project to install a new 10-inch water main on a section of South Maple Street from the Norwottuck Rail Trail to Mill Valley Road is moving forward. The Select Board recently voted 3-0 to appropriate $448,000 for the work to replace the aging water […]