Water


Designers, Builders Continue to Support Green Construction

Respondents say energy savings is the No. 1 reason for green building.

EPA Increases Restrictions on Flea and Tick Products

The agency will require clearer labeling and more stringent testing on the flea and tick control products used on pets.

F&WS Seeks Comment on Invasive Snakes Control Plan

Under the Lacey Act, pythons and anacondas could be designated as "injurious" and their importation would be prohibited.

Groups: Ohio River Playground Needs Strong Bacteria Standards

ORSANCO survey shows millions of people use the Ohio River for direct contact and indirect contact recreation as well as fish consumption, which would be negatively affected by a wet weather standard.

Ex-Im Bank Identifies Green Transactions of the Year

Suniva and Clipper Windpower get recognition for their solar and wind energy investments.

PUC Grants United Water Pennsylvania Rate Increase

The company says the increase covers the costs for water quality and supply source improvements.



Universities to Showcase Innovations at IEEE Conference

Advances in renewable energy and conservation will be presented through papers, presentations, and exhibits April 15-16 in Grapevine, Texas.

Associations Tout Increase in Water Monitoring Participation

More than 120,000 people on six continents monitored the condition of their local waterbodies in 2009, an increase of 67 percent over the previous year.

Review: Stormwater Is Main Channel for PAHs to Enter NY-NJ Harbor

Researchers suggest the same model applies to other cities and recommend stormwater management plans be developed to control polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Canadian Study: Most Population Centers Exceed WHO PM2.5 Standards

Researchers estimated long-term fine particulate matter concentrations across the globe using satellite data.

NY-NJ Port Authority Offers $28 M in Truck Replacement Aid

Air pollution reduction program provides $28 million, including $7 million in stimulus funding.

Vallejo Plant

Case Study: Retractable Covers Contain Aeration Basin Off-Gas Odors

A retractable, structurally supported geomembrane cover system provides odor control and easy maintenance access to wastewater treatment aeration basins at the Vallejo Sanitation & Flood Control District.

EPA Urges Families to Lock Up Household Chemicals, Pesticides

Agency asks the public to report all poisoning incidents to National Poison Center and product manufacturers.

McIlvaine: Cement Industry Will Spend $3.5 B for Air Pollution Control

The company predicts that nearly half of the investment in air pollution control in 2010 will be for fabric filters.

First RGGI 2010 Auction Yields $87.9M for Member States

Carbon allowances for 2009-2011 sold at $2.07 while future control period allowances sold at $1.86.

Free BOD Guide Offers Tips for Eradicating High Blanks

Clean water, bottles, and improved oxygen measurement can help assure the elimination of blank failures.