Officials knew Redding Elementary’s water had high iron content, but a photo of ‘discoloration’ hit home
REDDING — When she saw the picture of the discolored water in the Facebook post, First Selectwoman Julia Pemberton said she was “horrified by it” even though the condition is found in many parts of town. The picture in question — posted to a community social media page on June 17 — shows an inflatable […]
FCS&CA, Legal Metrology inspects petrol pumps on NH; review toilet & drinking water facilities
FCS&CA, Legal Metrology Inspects Petrol Pumps On NH; Review Toilet & Drinking Water Facilities 25 June, 2022, By Cross Town News RAJOURI, JUNE 24: Assistant Director FCS&CA, Arief Lone and Assistant Commissioner Legal Metrology today inspected the petrol pumps on National Highway in the vicinity of Rajouri. The inspection was carried out on the directions […]
Iqaluit city council to decide on new source for drinking water
The city of Iqaluit will need to choose a new potable water source by the end of the summer. At a meeting Thursday night, council members were presented with two options for what that source might be. Since about 2015, alarm bells have been sounding that the city’s current water reservoir— Lake Geraldine — is […]
School’s Out for Summer, but EPA’s Latest PFAS Drinking Water Health Advisory Order is No Vacation for the Regulated Industry or Litigants | Goldberg Segalla
If you drink water, pay a water bill, or watch the news, you’ve undoubtedly heard or seen (but were likely unable to pronounce) the acronyms for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), two of the most recognized compounds within the family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Known as PFAS compounds, they were used […]
7 million people could lose drinking water as climate change hits Maas river: Report
There is a good chance that climate change will cause more frequent periods in the future when less water flows through the Maas river, which could put the drinking water supply in the Netherlands and Belgium at risk. RIWA-Maas, which represents the interests of drinking water companies in the Netherlands and Belgium that extract 500 […]
Grain terminal settles lawsuit over storm water discharges
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A Longview, Washington grain terminal will pay nearly $1 million after settling a lawsuit with the Columbia Riverkeeper that claimed the terminal operated without necessary permits meant to monitor river pollution. Export Grain Terminal, LLC., which operates a grain terminal out of the Port of Longview, will pay Seeding Justice $715,000 […]
ACES: Rethinking bottled water | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of guest opinions about fostering environmental stewardship. The series is coordinated by ACES, the Alliance of Climate and Environmental Stewards. Bottled water use skyrocketed over the past couple of decades due to its convenience, the benefits of hydration, its ubiquitous availability and the perception it is […]
Mayor Gloria and other leaders urge water conservation, warn of ‘collapse of Colorado River’ system
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County’s water supplies are in good shape in the face of severe statewide drought, but local and state leaders said San Diegans should still take steps to avoid water waste and limit outdoor irrigation. “We’re here on a somber note, and that is as we move into summer… we are navigating […]
Supply of drinking water to be disrupted in various parts of Capital- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Due to maintenance work in the Kerala Water Authority drinking water connection in Karamana region, water supply will be disrupted in several areas in the capital city on Friday from 1pm to Saturday 9am. The areas that will be affected are Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam road, Observatory Hills, Palayam, Vanchiyoor, General Hospital, Anayara, Karikkakam, […]
Grants for water quality projects open for businesses, nonprofits
Lexington’s Division of Water Quality invites businesses, nonprofits, schools and other organizations that are interested in stormwater projects on their property to apply for the Stormwater Quality Incentive Grant Program. Currently, applications are being accepted for infrastructure grants that fund projects such as stream restoration, constructed wetlands, bio-retention, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting and pervious pavement […]