Water


CAP Survey Shows Water, Wastewater Plants Improve Chemical Security

The Center for American Progress study says 554 treatment plants have switched from chlorine gas to UV disinfection or liquid bleach.

Health Canada Offers Environmental Health Resource

The four-year Hazardcheck campaign unveiled on March 1 builds on the Government of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan and Clean Air Agenda.

Agency Seeks Comments on Vessel Water Discharges Report

EPA has completed a draft of the report Congress requested in 2008 and would like to hear your feedback.

Companies Say They Will Report, Reduce Emissions without Regulation

The Climate Registry's survey reveals that its members are motivated by business reasons: expected cost of carbon and consumer pressure to be green.

USDA Initiative to Improve Mississippi River Water Quality

A new $320 million, four-year initiative could significantly improve drinking water quality for Americans in 12 states in the Mississippi River Basin.

UNT's Huggett Working on Chemical Screening Process

European Chemical Industry Council and International Life Sciences Institute are funding the work with a total of $120,000.

Hydro International's Vortex Valves to Relieve Ottawa Flooding

More than 400 valves completes 930-unit project designed to control stormwater flows into the city’s combined sewer system.

Lawyers Review Climate, TSCA Issues at Conference

The American Bar Association holds its annual environmental gathering in Salt Lake City for first time.



EPA Adds 10 Sites to Superfund's NPL

Florida and Illinois each have two hazardous waste sites that have been added to the National Priorities List.

B&V Enhances Columbia, Mo., Wastewater Plant, Energy Savings

Black & Veatch has designed the stimulus-funded facility to lower vehicle emissions, use renewable energy, and improve reliability.

ICC Plunges into First World Plumbing Day

The International Code Council supports World Plumbing Day on March 11 and other initiatives that help communities protect the environment and natural resources.

Denis Hayes, Mark Shannon to Address AWWA ACE10

The American Water Works Association's 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held June 20-24 in Chicago, Ill.

In the Land of Milk and Honey

Christie's to Host 'A Bid to Save the Earth' Auction

The silent auction will be conducted in April with a live auction planned for Earth Day, April 22 at Rockefeller Center.

Suffolk University Wins Gold for Waste Reduction, Recycling Education

Since 2006, the university has informed its employees about environmental initiatives and opportunities for involvement and now is focused on making waste reduction and recycling a habit.

Manual Guides Consecutive Water Systems on Stage 2 DBPR

EPA's guidance manual explains specific requirements as well as flexibilities of the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.

Walmart Sets 20-M-Metric-Ton Goal for Supply Chain Emissions

The retail giant collaborated with Environmental Defense Fund to develop an approach that looks at the supply chain on a global scale.

Tampa Bay Desalination Plant Completes Performance Goal

Tampa Bay Water and American Water-Acciona Agua hit the 25 mgd for four months mark and 20 mgd for 12 months, and now SFWMD will fulfill its promise to help fund the plant by paying $31.25 million.

Showerhead Makers Fail to Certify Product; DOE Seeks $3 M

The federal government has issued notices of proposed civil penalty to Zoe Industries, Altmans Products, EZ-FLO International, and Watermark Designs.