drinking water cyanotoxin News
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AWWA and Water Research Foundation publish cyanotoxins guidance for water utilities
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Research Foundation (WRF) have released a guide and additional resources to help water professionals detect and control cyanotoxins, the algae-related contaminants that can negatively impact drinking water quality. “Managing Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water: A Technical Guidance Manual for Drinking Water Professionals” provides ...
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AWWA president to Congress: Pollution reduction key to cyanotoxins prevention
In testimony today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, American Water Works Association President John Donahue stressed that the solution to keeping drinking water safe from cyanotoxins begins with reducing nutrient pollution. The subcommittee hearing was in response to an event in August 2014, when the City of Toledo, Ohio, found the cyanotoxin microcystin in ...
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Cyanotoxins Guide Targets Blooming Issue
The American Water Works Association and the Water Research Foundation today released a guide to help water utility managers detect and control cyanotoxins, the algae-related contaminants that led to a “do not drink” advisory for 400,000 people in Toledo, Ohio, last summer. “A Water Utility Manager’s Guide to Cyanotoxins” addresses cyanotoxin occurrence, source ...
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AWWA applauds USDA funding to control nutrients in source water
American Water Works Association expressed strong support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to commit an additional $5 million to reduce nutrient pollution in the western Lake Erie Basin. “Controlling nutrient pollution in water bodies is the first and most effective way to reduce algae blooms that can produce cyanotoxins,” said AWWA Chief Executive Officer ...
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AWWA to Congress: Controlling nutrient pollution key to preventing cyanotoxins in drinking water
In testimony today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, American Water Works Association Water Utility Council Chair Aurel Arndt stressed that the solution to keeping drinking water safe from cyanotoxins begins with better managing nutrient pollution. The subcommittee hearings are in response to an event in August 2014 when the City of Toledo, Ohio, found the ...
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EPA announces $748,902 for Ohio State University to examine extreme weather impacts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a $748,902 grant for Ohio State University to study the connection between extreme weather and water quality. Ohio State researchers will study the relationship between water quality and extreme weather events that are projected to increase due to climate change. Increased flooding, excessive heat and prolonged droughts could harm water ...
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AWWA announces winners of ACE13 Fresh Ideas Poster sessions
The American Water Works Association today announced winners of its annual student poster session. The session was held during AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE13) in Denver, Colo., June 9-13. First place was awarded to Adam Markos of Black & Veatch, for his poster titled “Baffled about Water Quality? A Case Study in Clearwell Short Circuiting, Chlorine Dose Management ...
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