Water


America Greenest School 2009

The Search for America's Greenest School is On

The second annual contest sponsored by IC Bus will award the winning school a scholarship, a green school makeover, and a new hybrid school bus.

W. Va., American Water to Use Stimulus for AMI Project

The company expects to have a $4.7 million advanced metering infrastructure system installed in Fayette County, West Virginia by year's end.

Blue Tee Corp. Provides Nearly $1.4 M for Superfund Cleanup

The public is invited to comment on the proposed settlement, which will fund remaining cleanup at the Anderson-Calhoun Mine and Mill site.

Newtown, Conn., Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized

EPA selected the facility for a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award.

KAB's Great American Cleanup Calls on Volunteers

From March 1 through May 31, Keep America Beautiful hopes to rally thousands of communities to declare "Green Starts Here."

NYSERDA Gives $1.5 M to Set Up Clean Energy Incubator

Stony Brook University will host the Long Island High Technology Incubator on its campus.



Coles Evergreen Marina Pays Fine, Corrects SPCC Violations

EPA fined the Stigler, Okla., marina for violating Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure rules at its bulk storage facility.

Port Wentworth Gets $17.5 M in Stimulus for Water Reuse Facility

The project will include two super oxygenating cones that will introduce oxygen into the effluent before discharging to the Savannah River.

Louisiana Land Trust, CDM Did Not Get Discharge Permit

The Louisiana Land Trust and Camp Dresser and McKee failed to submit a notice of intent to be covered for stormwater discharges from construction activities at St. Bernard and Orleans parishes.

Meat Processing Plant Will Address Ammonia Leak Concerns

An anhydrous ammonia incident last summer that sent about 17 people to the hospital resulted in an EPA order for Columbus Manufacturing of South San Francisco to replace safety relief valves and corroded parts on its ammonia refrigeration systems.

ArcelorMittal Requests Hazardous Waste Injection Well Permits

EPA says it plans to grant the request but is seeking public comment on the matter until April 7.

APWA Chapter Recognizes Fillmore Water Recycling Plant

American Water's zero discharge wastewater treatment plant provides irrigation water to schools, parks, and greenbelt areas in Fillmore, Calif.

Clemson, UNC, GT Get Research Grants for Climate Impacts

EPA has invested nearly $17 million for research on climate change impacts and distributed it to 25 universities.

Transportation Institute Reveals High Costs of Free Parking

An Institute for Transportation and Development Policy report factors in economic and environmental consequences of driving to "free parking" spots.

EPA Orders CAPECO to Clean Up P.R. Explosion Site

After two contractors quit the cleanup job, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered Caribbean Petroleum Refinery to take care of the problem caused by the October 2009 explosion and fire at its petroleum tank farm in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Showcase Communities Get $7.8 M in Grants to Fight GHGs

In the first round of grant funding, EPA provided millions to cities and tribes for climate change projects that serve as models for other communities.

Carabetta Pays Fine for Not Warning Tenants about Lead Paint

EPA alleged the property management company in Meriden, Conn., failed to tell at least 20 tenants about lead paint and provide hazard information.