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ENSR prepares invasive plant species manual for AWWA research foundation and EPA
ENSR has prepared a new water resources manual that details current strategies for combating the spread of invasive milfoil species in U.S. drinking water supplies. Milfoil refers to species of freshwater aquatic plants which degrade the water quality and ecological habitat in drinking-water reservoirs. ENSR, part of AECOM, is a leading global environmental and water resource management ...
By AECOM
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EPA Establishes Safe Drinking Water Task Force to Provide Technical Expertise to MDEQ and City of Flint
Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Susan Hedman established the Flint Safe Drinking Water Task Force to provide the Agency’s technical expertise through regular conversations with designated officials from Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and the City of Flint. The Task Force will be led by the Region 5 Deputy Regional Administrator and will ...
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ProMinent inaugurates new offices in Thailand
ProMinent Fluid Controls Co. Ltd. recently celebrated the inauguration of its new building in Bangkok, Thailand. The grand opening ceremony was attended by the management of the ProMinent Group.The new location of the Thai branch covers an area of approx. 4,300 m² for offices and warehouses on a plot of approx. 2,500 m². All 120 employees from sales, administration, management, warehouse, ...
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New York to phase out bottled water for public sector
The Governor of New York has announced plans to ban the purchase of bottled water by state-owned agencies. he ban will cover both small bottles and those used by water coolers. State agencies will be expected to phase out their consumption of bottled water over the next six months. Governor David A Paterson said the move would save the state money as well as having obvious environmental benefits. ...
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Modern Water’s Range of Trace Metal Monitors Invaluable to Municipalities around the World in Protecting Drinking Water
The need for municipalities around the world to protect communities against harmful trace metal contaminants in their drinking water supplies has never been greater, especially following the recent tragic drinking water events in North America, Asia and Europe. Modern Water, a leader in water quality monitoring, believes it has the answer to protecting global drinking water supplies and has spent ...
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Illinois governor orders state waters to be tested for pharmaceutical pollution
Following reports last week that trace amounts of pharmaceuticals are contaminating the nation's drinking water, Governor Rod Blagojevich has directed the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to expand its water quality monitoring to determine levels of pharmaceuticals that may be in Illinois waterways. The Illinois EPA also will promote safe ways to dispose of over-the-counter, prescription ...
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Decision issued on Nebraska`s water quality standards
EPA has completed its review of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality’s new and revised water quality standards. The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires states to review water quality standards every three years and submit new or revised standards to EPA for review and approval. The approved standards include new and revised surface water criteria to protect aquatic life and human ...
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EPA Awards Over $600,000 to the State of New Mexico to Ensure Safe Drinking Water Supply
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the New Mexico Environment Department $605,300 to ensure New Mexico residents have a safe supply of drinking water. The NMED is the primary drinking water agency in New Mexico, and its function is to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act and associated regulations. The funds will be used to provide technical assistance to drinking water systems, ...
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$214,000 Grant to Mason City, Iowa, for Drinking Water Improvements
EPA has awarded $214,000 to Mason City, Iowa, for drinking water improvements. The project is expected to be completed by the summer 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 Mason City. This grant will partially fund the construction project which is ...
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Asia: Outotec to deliver turnkey drinking water treatment scheme to Sri Lanka
Outotec has been awarded a major contract by the Government of Sri Lanka to supply a drinking water supply scheme to the Ampara District on the East Coast of Sri Lanka. The value of the contract exceeds EUR 70 million. Outotec's scope of delivery includes design, supply, construction, installation and commissioning of a water treatment plant and related pump stations and equipment, transmission ...
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Intellisondes selected by ‘SmartWater4Europe’ project
The European Commission has awarded a 6 million €uro grant to the SmartWater4Europe project led by the Dutch water company Vitens; a consortium of 21 organisations, of which Intellitect Water is one. John Howell, Sales Director of Intellitect Water, is delighted with his company’s inclusion: “By developing and implementing intelligent drinking water supply networks, the project ...
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Algae Season in Australasia
It is not just the local lake or reservoir; Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) occur all over the globe. Due to summer temperatures, regions like Australasia are now experiencing the harmful effects of toxic algae blooms. Countries are eagerly searching for solutions to mitigate this pressing ecological crisis. Australia in full bloom With summer weather in Australia, warning signs began to ...
By LG Sonic
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AWWA whiteboard animation urges action on Farm Bill to protect drinking water sources
A whiteboard animation produced by the American Water Works Association illustrates how Farm Bill conservation programs along with partnerships between the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA), water utilities and farmers can be key to protecting drinking water sources. Available on AWWA’s YouTube channel and viewed more than 2,100 times, the video points out how Congress can ...
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New Jersey Waters Fall Short of State Standards
TRENTON, New Jersey (ENS) - Many waters in New Jersey are not meeting state water quality standards for aquatic life, fish consumption and freshwater recreational uses, according to a new comprehensive report issued today. Still, most waters in the state are healthy enough to support drinking water supply, shellfish harvesting, and ocean beach recreational uses, the report concluded. The ...
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Toowoomba’s Water takes on the world
WIOA has worked with the team from Toowoomba Regional Council’s (winner of the 2017 Ixom Australia’s Best Tasting Tap Water) to ensure their sample will arrive safely and on time for the International Water Tasting Competition to be held in West Virginia, USA in February 2018. The competition is a part of WIOA celebrating the role of the the operator and we congratulate all the water ...
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$364,000 grant to Plattsburg, Mo., for drinking water improvements
EPA has awarded $364,000 to Plattsburg, Mo., for improvements to its drinking water system. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2013. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “The City of Plattsburg recognized the need for drinking water improvements and is taking proactive measures to provide safe drinking water now and in the future. This grant will partially ...
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Modern Water’s Microtox® Continuous Toxicity Monitor Safeguards Drinking Water Supply for One of Poland’s Largest Cities
Modern Water plc (AIM:MWG), the owner of leading water technologies for the production of fresh water and monitoring of water quality, has recently completed the installation of its first Microtox® Continuous Toxicity Monitors (CTM) in Poland. The client, Aquanet S.A. operates water and wastewater treatment plants for the city of Poznań, located in Western Poland and commissioned the ...
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Euro-Senegalese Cooperation - CFAF 15.5bn (EUR 23.6m) for improved access to drinking water
On 26 November, Ambassador Gilles Hervio, Head of the European Commission Delegation, and Mr Jack Reversade, Regional Representative of the European Investment Bank (EIB), signed with Mr Amadou Ndiaye, Managing Director of Société Nationale des Eaux du Sénégal (SONES), two financing agreements in support of Senegal’s National Drinking Water and Sewerage Programme for the Millennium (PEPAM).The ...
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Tetra Tech Wins $23 Million U.S. EPA Water Contract
Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today it has been awarded a five-year, $23 million single-award contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess and reduce the human health and ecological risk from contaminated fish, sediments, and water-borne pathogens in fresh and marine waters. Through a combination of field work, laboratory analysis, modeling, and data ...
By Tetra Tech
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EPA Orders Reamer Hill Water Association to Comply with Drinking Water Safeguards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Reamer Hill Water Association, Inc. in Kanawha County, W.Va. to comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards at its public water system. Based on the most recently available data, the system provides drinking water to approximately 64 people in Clendenin. EPA issued the order to ensure safe drinking water for users of the system. The Order ...
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