Water


EPA Extends Brownfields Conference Paper Deadline

Presenters now have until July 30 to turn in proposals for education sessions at next year's brownfields conference, set for April in Philadelphia.

NYC Unveils First Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station

New Yorkers can now plug their electric vehicles into a charger at an Edison ParkFast location.

American Water Subsidiary Gets Islip Development Contract

Applied Water Management won the bid to build a $3.4 million wastewater treatment plant that will serve about 1,000 people in two Home Properties developments.

Texas Groups Plan Suit against LCRA for Clean Air Violations

The Environmental Integrity Project, Texas Campaign for the Environment and Environment Texas filed a notice of intent to sue to the Lower Colorado River Authority for its Fayette Power Project's inability to even meet flexible air permit standards.

Secure Water, Chemical Bills Aim to Protect Facilities; SOCMA Objects

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates says "inherently safer technology" is not a common sense mandate.

Biological Sewer Treatment Saves $500,000 a Year, Company Claims

In Pipe Technology says its method helps to optimize current wastewater treatment system infrastructure.

Navy Seeks Input on Ocean Training, Testing Activities

The military branch is preparing an environmental impact statement related to its fleet activities in the Atlantic ocean.

Coalition Releases Annual Clean Beaches List

Gulf oil spill has devastating effect on qualifying coasts in Mississippi and Alabama.



Jet Fuselage Manufacturer Pays $132,500 to Settle Hazwaste Issues

According to EPA, the Wichita, Kan.-based plant generates significant quantities of hazardous waste, including industrial wastewater treatment filter sludge, primer residue waste containing chromium and cadmium, tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene waste from degreasers, and hazardous waste oil.

Oil Decontamination System Ready to Clean Watercraft, Vehicles

Hydro Engineering's portable, modular wash rack collects wastewater and oil.

EPA Region 5 Awards Education Grants

The $190,000 in grants will be used to further education and training for sustainable gardening, hazardous household waste disposal, carbon sequestration, and watershed protection.

Summit Builders Fined for No Dust Control, Air Issues

After inspecting five construction projects in Maricopa County, Ariz., county officials found particulate matter violations.

McWane's Cost of Compliance Totals $20 Million

The Birmingham, Ala.-based, cast iron pipe manufacturer will answer to 400 violations of environmental laws over the last 10 years with a $4 million fine, $9 million in supplemental projects, and more than $7 million for corrective measures

Savannah River Site Job Training Graduates Second Class

Thirty-nine candidates completed the Superfund program initiative at Denmark Technical College in Barnwell, S.C.

Solar Laminate Home Meets Passive Energy Requirements

The Lafayette home of Corey Saft, an architecture professor at the University of Louisiana, will serve as an urban prototype that demonstrates a 90 percent reduction in energy usage over homes built to current code.

How Do You Define Sustainability?

A Michigan-based ecologist and ethicist examine the definition and possible interpretations of sustainability.

OSHA Extends PSM National Emphasis Program

Effective July 8, a new directive extends to Sept. 30 a yearlong NEP. It specifies programmed inspections in three regions and unprogrammed ones in the other seven OSHA regions.

Baltimore Gas & Electric Requests Rehearing on Smart Grid Proposal

Company cites need for expeditious review by July 30 to preserve a $200 million federal stimulus grant.

AWWA Hosts Webcast on Water Contaminant Review

Two EPA staff members will explain how the agency conducted its review and why standards were revised for four contaminants.

Study: Natural Gas Price Reform Will Facilitate Carbon Tax Policy

The fee structure suggested by two University of California professors covers fixed costs and actual consumption.