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Top US environment agency helps communities increase water system sustainability
EPA is providing tools and timely information to help communities improve sustainability of their water systems. Two new documents that describe how EPA is carrying out efforts to help are the 'National Capacity Development Strategic Plan' and 'Analysis on the Use of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Set-Asides: Promoting Capacity Development.' EPA works with a number of partners, including ...
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EPA awards $110,000 to the Pueblo of Cochiti (NM)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $110,000 to the Pueblo of Cochiti in New Mexico. The funds will be used by the Pueblo to develop the capacity to establish a core program for environmental protection. Specific activities include providing an environmental office, solid waste cleanup, community outreach and oversight of drinking water systems. Additional information on EPA ...
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ProFlex™ Series 700 NSF/ANSI 61 Certification
Proco Products, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of expansion joints and check valves would like to announce that they have achieved NSF/ANSI Standard certification on their ProFlex™ Check Valve product line. This certification verifies that these products can be safely used in drinking water systems, thus showing Proco’s commitment to producing products that meet ...
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Launch of `Hydrolife`
A 3000 liters per day MIST drinking water supply system for 1500 students at PCKG Government Higher Secondary School, Kodambakkam, Chennai. Special thanks to Blue Dart Aviation for funding this project through CSR initiative and to the Rotary Club of Chennai ECR for their support and partnership. ...
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EPA awards over $16.9 million to the State of Louisiana to assist in funding safe public drinking water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals $16,962,000 to provide low cost loan assistance to eligible public drinking water systems for infrastructure improvements. The funds are being granted through the EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to ensure safe drinking water for Louisiana residents. The Safe Drinking Water Act ...
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Dubuque, iowa, being recognized for drinking water system innovations
EPA is recognizing the City of Dubuque, Iowa, with the 2010 Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Award for Sustainable Public Health Protection. The City of Dubuque is in the midst of an innovative water meter replacement project which will allow its water customers to identify water waste and consider corrective measures. This project will translate into “smarter” water use and ...
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Toxic Drinking Water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune
WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) - Two of the three drinking water systems that served family housing at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were contaminated with chemicals from dry cleaning and industrial operations for 28 years, a federal government analysis reveals. The 246 square mile base is located near Jacksonville, North Carolina. One system, the Tarawa Terrace drinking water system, was mostly ...
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Culligan Offers a Solution to Combat Hexavalent Chromium and Other Contaminants
CHICAGO--Concerns about the quality of drinking water continue to make headlines. Most recently, it is with respect to the presence of hexavalent chromium (also known as chromium-6), a probable carcinogen, in the water supply of 35 American cities. Hexavalent chromium has been associated with lung cancer, leukemia, stomach cancer and other cancers, as well as linked to liver and kidney damage in ...
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EPA Announces Funding to Create Two New Drinking Water Innovation Centers
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues its commitment to improving America’s drinking water by providing over $8 million to create two national centers for research and innovation in small to medium sized drinking water systems. “These centers will help to develop innovative and practical solutions for challenges faced by smaller drinking water systems, which ...
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EPA awards over $6.7 million to the Guam Waterworks Authority for wastewater and drinking water projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded over $6.7 million as part of a yearly grant to the Guam Waterworks Authority to improve drinking water and wastewater systems on Guam. “The $6.7 million that EPA is providing Guam will go towards meeting critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure standards on the island. The future health of Guam's economy is dependent on ...
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NSF International certified that several Hernon products conform to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components
Hernon Manufacturing, the innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment, is pleased to report that five of its products have passed NSF approval for drinking water and for hot water as well. "We are pleased to have these products certified," said Harry Arnon, President of Hernon Manufacturing." This enables us to move forward with numerous projects for our customers." NSF ...
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EPA agreement with Amtrak brings greater drinking water protections for riders
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into an agreement with the National Railroad Passenger Corp. (Amtrak) to ensure safe and reliable drinking water for the railroad’s passengers and crews. To better protect the riding public from illnesses caused by microbiological contamination, the agreement requires Amtrak to monitor all the drinking water systems on its railcars and ...
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Petersburg, Texas, receives grant to replace decommissioned water tank DALLAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $305,555 to the City of Petersburg, Texas, to increase diminished water pressure and provide additional water storage capacity. The project will allow the city to improve infrastructure for their public drinking water system by replacing a decommissioned water storage tank and maintaining sustainable, clean water that meets state and ...
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AWWA supports action on water loan, regulatory legislation
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today commended members of a U.S. House subcommittee for taking action on legislation to reauthorize the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan program and improve the Safe Drinking Water Act. Members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Environment concluded markup on the "Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017” on Thursday morning. The ...
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$388,000 grant to Russell, Kan., for drinking water improvements
EPA has awarded $388,000 to the City of Russell, Kan., for improvements to its drinking water system. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2012. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “Enhancing the safety of drinking water systems is an important step in providing safe drinking water to the residents of Russell. These water infrastructure funds will partially fund ...
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$243,000 Grant to Salina, Kan., for drinking water and sewer project
EPA has awarded $243,000 to the City of Salina, Kan., for improvements to its drinking water and sewer systems. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “By paying nearly half the cost of construction, EPA is helping save ratepayers money and provide adequate drinking water and sewer systems for residents of Salina. These ...
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EPA Announces System Partnership Solutions to Improve Public Health Protection
As part of its on-going efforts to promote sustainable water infrastructure, EPA has released a new pamphlet to assist state drinking water personnel, drinking water system owners and operators, and technical assistance providers by providing successful case studies in partnership solutions. This pamphlet was developed to highlight successful examples of one-page case studies, which will help ...
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EPA recognizes Missoula county for drinking water system improvements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today presented a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) award to Missoula County, Montana for water system improvements to the Lewis and Clark Subdivision. The award was presented by Brian Friel, EPA’s SRF coordinator to Amy Rose, Project Manager, at a ceremony at the Missoula County Public Works Department offices in Missoula. In 2009, ...
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Fluid Dynamics in line hard water Scale inhibitor receives NSF Approval
Fluid Dynamics is a leading manufacturer of in line hard water scale inhibitors for preventing scaling caused by hard water. With customers such as Kimberly Clark, Proctor and Gamble, Waitrose, Walmart and Marks and Spencers. The Company has just received NSF 61-G accreditation for its 4” Colloid-A-Tron Catalytic Scale prevention unit. NSF 61-G signifies that the product is approved under ...
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EPA Files Complaint Against Timmonsville, S.C. for Water Violations
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, acting on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), acting on behalf of the State of South Carolina, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina against the Town of Timmonsville, S.C., for wastewater and drinking water violations. ...
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