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There are ‘forever chemicals’ in our drinking water. Should standards change to protect our health?

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11
Jun

Today’s news coverage reports potentially unsafe levels of “forever chemicals” detected in drinking water supplies around Australia. These include human-made chemicals: perfluorooctane sulfonate (known as PFOS) and perflurooctanic acid (PFOA). They are classed under the broader category of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS chemicals. The contaminants found in our drinking water are the same ones United […]

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environmental, News, Wastewater, Water

Cost of drinking water, wastewater services to increase for some San Jose residents and businesses

Posted on by Administración CANROMEX
05
Jun

The San Jose City Council yesterday approved increased costs for drinking water and wastewater services for some local residents and businesses. The cost of drinking water will increase $10-$11 per month for customers of the San Jose Municipal Water System living in North San Jose, Alviso, Evergreen and Edenvale. Services for wastewater management will also […]

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EPA rule could spur consolidation of water sector

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31
May

Water utilities that cannot provide safe drinking water to their customers could face more scrutiny and reorganization under a forthcoming EPA rule. The Biden administration will propose a rule Thursday requiring states to evaluate water systems that repeatedly violate drinking water standards or face major financial challenges. State regulators would need to come up with […]

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Negative, News, Water

Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research

Posted on by Administración CANROMEX
21
May

Shareholders in some of the UK’s largest water companies have taken out tens of billions of pounds but failed to invest, new research claims, with firms planning to raise household bills to fund future spending. Investors have withdrawn £85.2bn from 10 water and sewage firms in England and Wales since the industry was privatised more […]

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Water Insecurity Raises Health Risks in Vulnerable Patients

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15
May

Extreme weather events associated with climate change (such as the drought currently affecting much of Mexico), population growth, and rapid urbanization jeopardize the availability, quantity, and quality of water to meet the basic consumption and hygiene needs of the population. According to the drought monitor of Mexico’s National Water Commission (Conagua), in March 2024, nearly […]

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Last year’s wet winter gave California Central Valley groundwater levels a major boost

Posted on by Administración CANROMEX
07
May

California’s groundwater reservoirs got a major boost during last year’s record wet season, offering a glimmer of hope for the depleted underground aquifer’s that remain in a long-term deficit. The 2023 water year, which was marked by above average rainfall and a concerted effort to recharge reservoirs, led to the addition of at least 4.1 […]

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environmental, News, Water

Fear of drought prompts major water-sharing agreements

Posted on by Administración CANROMEX
23
Apr

Due to the threat of drought this Spring and Summer, 70% of licensees in the Red Deer River basin have agreed to reduce the water they use if severe drought conditions develop. Also included in an agreement released on Friday, 90% of the water allocated in the Bow and Oldman basins will be reduced. The […]

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Federal research shows PFAS contamination in Pecos River, throughout New Mexico

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16
Apr

PFAS contamination was found in all major New Mexico rivers, including the Pecos River in the southeast region of the state where the CID irrigates from, according to a study by the U.S. Geological Survey released April 10. The statewide study sampled 117 groundwater wells and 18 surface water units throughout the state from August […]

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Oregon State researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow

Posted on by Administración CANROMEX
09
Apr

A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air storage tank that melts away to provide water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes during dry months. But exactly how much water is held in snowpacks, and for how long? That information, critical to water managers around the globe, […]

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