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EPA Statement on Colorado data from Gold King Mine Release
To assess the impacts of the release at the Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado, water quality samples were collected at numerous intervals beginning on Aug. 5, 2015. Samples were taken prior to the plume’s arrival to establish a baseline for water quality comparisons. Each surface water sample was analyzed for 24 metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Analysis now ...
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ADS Spider-Q pump station monitoring and alarming
ADS® LLC today announces the new ADS Spider-Q™, an easy-to-use, place-anywhere volumetric quantification system. Backed by ADS and over 33 years of flow monitoring expertise, the ADS Spider-Q is designed specifically for pump station monitoring and alarming. It features wireless data access, automatic data delivery, influent and effluent flow calculation, alarming, and reporting. “The technology ...
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ON THE LEVEL - Water monitoring news and updates
The New Model 464 Pump Control Unit is designed to work with Solinst Pneumatic Pumps to provide high quality groundwater samples. Very easy to operate 125 psi output Pre-set flow rates Saves up to 99 user-created flow rates Uses 4 AA alkaline batteries, that last for 40,000 drive/vent cycles (100 hours) Can operate manually, no power required Quickly connects to pump and com Solinst ...
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EPA Statement on Data from New Mexico to Navajo Nation from Gold King Mine Release
Today, EPA is releasing additional water quality data from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2015 for the Animas and San Juan Rivers from the Northern Border of New Mexico to Navajo Nation. Based upon the surface water sample results in New Mexico surface water concentrations are trending toward pre-event conditions. To assess the impacts of the release at the Gold King Mine, water quality samples were ...
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KISTERS Water Quality Solution live in Australia
In December 2009 the New South Wales Office of Water (NOW) contracted KISTERS to implement a new organisation-wide advanced sampling data management system. The system was required to replace their 15 year old in-house water quality system with a modern commercial package. The KISTERS Water Quality Module KiWQM is designed for the efficient and effective management, analysis, and reporting of ...
By KISTERS
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AECOM joint venture wins US$21-million New York City dredge-design contract
Joint venture to design, oversee project to clean tributaries around New York City. LOS ANGELES - AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that a joint venture in which it participates with HydroQual, Inc., has been selected to provide dredge ...
By AECOM
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EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response: Additional Data Results and Public Records
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an update on water quality and sediment data for the Animas and San Juan Rivers, as well as additional public records on the Gold King Mine response. What new documents are being released? EPA is releasing documents related to a previous NPL listing package for the Upper Animas Mining District National Priorities Listing. To view the ...
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EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response Efforts for August 16, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is committed to working closely with response agencies and state and local officials to ensure the safety of citizens, respond to concerns and to evaluate the water impacted by the spill. Today EPA provided the following updates: Website Updates-NEW INFO Photos Related to Gold King Mine Response: ...
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U.S. EPA Statement on San Juan River Data from Gold King Mine Release
Today, U.S. EPA released additional water quality data from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2015, on the San Juan River between Farmington and Shiprock, New Mexico. The August 7 data was collected for baseline purposes to understand river conditions at the Hogback monitoring location, prior to the impact of the upstream contaminants from the Gold King Mine release To assess the impacts of the release at the ...
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U.S. EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response Efforts for August 15, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is committed to working closely with response agencies and state and local officials to ensure public safety, respond to concerns and evaluate impact to water contaminated by the spill. Today EPA provided the following updates: The Last 24 Hours New Mexico announced its determination that private domestic water well use along the Animas River can resume ...
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EPA awards $174,000 to the State of Louisiana for water quality monitoring (LA)
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $174,000 to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). The funds will be used by the State of Louisiana to conduct water quality monitoring and fish sampling in order to develop criteria for pollutants such as dissolved oxygen and nutrients in various ecoregions. Additional information on EPA grants: ...
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OceanAlpha’s 5G Unmanned Ship Unveiled at Mobile World Congress
On February 25th, the Mobile World Congress 2019 opened in Barcelona, Spain, and the fifth generation of mobile communication technology (5G) became the hottest topic. Jointly developed by Ericsson, China Mobile, and OceanAlpha, a 5G unmanned boat is unveiled at a live Broadband IoT demo, becoming another focus besides the 5G mobile phone. The demo showcases with an environmental smart vessel ...
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Year-Long project to examine water quality - tests confirm rainfall affects bacteria in Kansas City Streams (KS, MO)
Recent tests by EPA have shown increased levels of E. coli after recent rains in Kansas City area streams. The tests are part of a year-long project by the Agency to better understand water quality in the Kansas City area streams including Line, Shoal, Tomahawk, Indian, Mill, Coffee, Brush, Brenner Heights, and Turkey creeks, as well as the Little Blue and Blue rivers. As part of this survey, ...
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Investigation begins to track suspected pollution from the Lahaina wastewater facility (HI)
Federal and state agencies have begun important research to evaluate the suspected discharge of pollutants to the coastal waters along the Kaanapali coast of Maui. Funded by the U. S. EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Hawaii Department of Health, the University of Hawaii will measure how long it takes for wastewater from the Lahaina sewage treatment facility to flow to the near-shore ...
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EPA begins summer monitoring to protect area beaches, coastal Waters and New York/New Jersey Harbor
With the beginning of the beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is again undertaking a beach and harbor protection program to safeguard beaches and bays in New Jersey and New York and protect the health of the people who enjoy them. EPA’s program includes helicopter surveillance for floating debris, water quality sampling and grants to support state beach protection ...
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Duke Energy completes cleanup work along the Dan River
Duke Energy has completed cleanup work along the Dan River just upstream of the Schoolfield Dam in Danville, Va. Completion of the work was reviewed and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since the operation began on May 6, approximately 2,500 tons of coal ash and river sediment have been removed from this location. Crews and equipment were staged at Abreu-Grogan Park in ...
By Duke Energy
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EPA to conduct limited floodwater sampling at the birds point-new madrid floodway
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 crews will conduct limited floodwater sampling today at the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway. The surface water sampling will be conducted at locations where floodwater is present, to determine if any threats are presented to emergency response workers who may be in contact with the potentially contaminated water. “Public health and the health ...
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A standard method of publishing and sharing scientific data
A standard method for publishing different types of data generated from environmental observations has been developed. It allows researchers to publish data from many different sources so that they are freely available, can be easily understood, and can be integrated with observational data from other sources. Scientific research is generating more information than ever before. Although ...
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July 6 update on federal response to oil spill near Billings, Montana
At approximately 11:00 PM on Friday, July 1 a break occurred in a 12-inch pipeline owned by ExxonMobil that resulted in a spill of crude oil into the Yellowstone River approximately 20 miles upstream of Billings, Montana. According to the company’s estimates, 1,000 barrels of oil entered the river, which is in flood stage, before the pipeline was cut off. EPA’s primary concern is ...
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EPA Begins Summer Monitoring to Protect Area Beaches, Coastal Waters and New York/New Jersey Harbor
With the beginning of the beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is beginning its beach and harbor protection program to safeguard beaches and bays in New Jersey and New York and protect the health of the people who enjoy them. This year’s program will include helicopter surveillance for floating debris, water quality sampling and grants to support state beach protection ...
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