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CH2M HILL, a global leader in full-service engineering, consulting, construction, and operations, won a 2008 Be Award of Excellence in the “Sustaining the Environment” category for its Round Butte Dam Selective Water Withdrawal system. The project is featured in the new publication “The Year in Infrastructure 2008,” available online from Bentley Systems, the leading company dedicated to providing ...

Jan. 13, 2009

By CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd.

Self-aligning hydraulic butt fusion machine, suitable for welding underpressure pipes for water, gas and other fluids up to Ø 10' DIPS (315 mm). Delta Dragon 315 B, thanks to the machine body configurations, is able to weld fittings like elbows, tees, Y - branches and flanges necks. Available in the 110 V and 230 V versions. - Working range: Ø 3' IPS to 10' IPS (90 - 315 mm) - Compact ...

Mar. 23, 2010

By Ritmo America LLC

Cleaning up our stormwater is now the focus of efforts to further improve the water quality in the harbour and around Wellington's coast. We are already seeing the benefits of investing hundreds of millions of dollars in our sewerage and stormwater systems. Contamination levels in the harbour and around the South Coast have been dramatically reduced over the past 15 years. For example, in the ...

Aug. 17, 2009

By New Zealand Government

A BUDE inventor is experiencing a boom in sales of an innovation that recycles bath water. Michael Burton said that his Aquastore Filter could save businesses and consumers hundreds of pounds in water bills and even help dodge hosepipe bans. Mr. Burton has had interest from as far away as Australia for the £199.95 sea-water based filters, which can eradicate soap,shampoo and millions of microbes ...

May 5, 2009

SACRAMENTO -- The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today increased its projected 2011 deliveries of State Water Project water to 60 percent of contractors' requests, up 10 percent from the December forecast. In 2010, the State Water Project (SWP) delivered 50 percent of a requested 4,172,126 acre-feet, up from a record-low initial projection of 5 percent due to lingering effects of the ...

Jan. 25, 2011

By California Department of Water Resources (CDWR)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in 40 states to finance investments in improved water and wastewater systems for more than 200,000 rural residents. "Rural businesses and residents need access to clean water and modern waste disposal systems. This isn't just an economic issue, it's an issue of basic health and safety," said Vilsack. "Water and wastewater ...

Dec. 4, 2013

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

As World Water Day 2014 approaches, here are some useful tips for keeping your business water efficient. Water and energy is the theme of this year's World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March. Below, in honour of World Water Day 2014, we have put together some useful tips for businesses that want to keep track of their water usage. 1. Understand your water use Carry out ...

Mar. 21, 2014

By Inprova Energy

IWC, African leaders in water cooling technology, will be showcasing their dynamic GRP Pipe System (“Glass Reinforced Polyester” Pipe System) at the Water Show Africa 2015, happening from 24 - 25 March 2015 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. IWC’s ...

Feb. 5, 2015

By Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) Pty Ltd

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Newfield Production Company (Newfield) has settled violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act in the Monument Butte Well Field in Duchesne County, Utah on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. Under the terms of a consent decree lodged with the United States District Court on October 23, Newfield has agreed to pay $600,000 for failing to ...

Nov. 5, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Dallas Independent School District, Toyota North America and the Wyland Foundation are teaming up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a ground breaking event to celebrate sustainability at Cochran Elementary School. On Thursday, April 9, 2015, the group will join Toro Company, Texas Land Care, WaterSmart Software, Bytelaunch and the National League of Cities to dedicate the outdoor ...

Apr. 8, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

This specification covers requirements for multiplayer pipe type 2 and compression fittings for hot and cold drinking water systems. Multilayer pipe type 2 is produced using a butt-welded aluminum pipe as a core, with an extruded inside layer of ...

Nov. 18, 2011

By ASTM International

Population growth, extreme weather patterns, drought and infrastructure all threaten access to a steady, sustainable water supply in the United States. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Wyland and Toyota North America participated in an event to celebrate sustainability and talk to students about the importance ...

Apr. 9, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Following a wet and windy May Bank Holiday, Wavin Plastics is urging gardeners to harvest future rainfall rather than letting it simply drain away. The change in Britain’s climate is expected to result in more sudden bursts of rain during the summer months – not enough to replenish reservoirs and natural aquifers, but plenty for green fingered enthusiasts in their upkeep of a healthy lawn and ...

Jun. 14, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today reached a settlement with Chevron Pipe Line Company resolving Clean Water Act violations associated with two oil spills at the company’s facilities in Utah. As part of the settlement, the Bellaire, Texas-based company will pay a civil penalty of $875,000. The penalty will be deposited into the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, a fund used ...

May 12, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

As a result of a new, innovative fish passage project in Central Oregon designed by CH2M HILL and partners, salmon and steelhead could soon be swimming their way down the Metolius, Crooked and upper Deschutes River for the first time in more than 40 years.  Portland General Electric (PGE) (NYSE:POR) and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, co-owners of the ...

Dec. 18, 2008

By CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd.

The Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) has agreed to pay $187 million which will finance a major cleanup along 120 miles of the Clark Fork River and other areas in southwestern Montana, the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The State of Montana is a party to settlement and will be the lead government agency conducting the cleanup using the funds secured ...

Feb. 8, 2008

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

In a novel approach to represent the coupling between the land surface and atmosphere, DHI and DMI (Danish Meteorological Institute) are exploiting OpenMI technology to link hydrological and climate models. Modelling the effects of climate change on the hydrological cycle requires a proper understanding of the water and energy exchange between the atmosphere and the land surface. This exchange is ...

Feb. 3, 2009

DELTA 1400 this is a self-aligning welding machine, suitable for welding drain pipes and ducts for the transport of water and other fluids under high pressure, up to Ø 1400 mm. The DELTA 1400 can weld fittings such as elbows, tees, branches and flange necks. This is possible because the 3rd clamp can be anchored to the 1 st and 2nd (movable) and slide along with the pipe. The fitting must be ...

Mar. 23, 2010

By RITMO S.P.A - Plastic Welding Technology

Here at RainCatcher we pride ourselves on British-made quality when it comes to Rainwater Harvesting. Our family run business continuously researches, develops and innovates in a bid to bring about small incremental change that when accumulated with other solutions, such as EcoGrid permeable paving, will have a measurable impact on the environment and quality of life for those living in ...

Jul. 29, 2016

By RainCatcher Products & Services

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California State Office received nearly $1 million to fund three projects through the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI).  The projects will assist farmers and ranchers achieve natural resource benefits such as clean water, forest health and abundant wildlife. "We are excited that these funds will ...

Jun. 10, 2011

By Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - USDA