Category Archives: environmental

environmental, Loch, Noticias, positive, Wastewater, Water

THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT THAT TURNS WASTE INTO ELECTRIC ENERGY

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27
Aug

¨THE KUBRATOVO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; COLLECTS THE CITY’S WASTEWATER, CARRIES OUT THE TREATMENT PROCESS, AND TRANSFORMS THE PRODUCED BIOGAS INTO ENERGY.”¨ Many countries believe that the energy required to pump and carry out the water treatment process accounts for 5% of greenhouse gas emissions, a figure that is on par with the aviation industry. The […]

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environmental, News, Uncategorized, Wastewater, Water

As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water

Posted on by Administración CANROMEX
23
Jul

The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. Although a high number of storms are forecast this hurricane season, relief is far from guaranteed and as the drought drags on. For now, the state’s most southern cities have enough drinking water for residents. However, the region’s agricultural roots created […]

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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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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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environmental, Negative, News, Wastewater

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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environmental, Negative, News, Water

Bengaluru water crisis: Why Indian IT hub is witnessing one of the worst water shortage

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05
Mar

Bengaluru, known as India’s IT hub, is grappling with a severe water crisis attributed to a prolonged drought. Water tanker operators have been accused of exploiting the crisis by significantly hiking prices. Previously, a 1000-liter water tanker cost between Rs 600 to Rs 800, but now prices have skyrocketed to over Rs 2000, much to […]

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environmental, Negative, News, Viruses, Wastewater, Water

To comply with new PFAS regulations, Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks more funds for drinking water testing

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27
Feb

As new rules govern the levels of PFAS allowable in drinking water, the state of Pennsylvania is requesting additional systems to test for the toxic chemicals. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is asking for funding from the state’s next fiscal budget for new water testing equipment that would help the agency detect toxic PFAS […]

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environmental, News, positive, River, Wastewater

UB researchers study if freshwater mussels can clean Niagara River

Posted on by Administración CANROMEX
07
Nov

The Niagara River is a powerful force in Western New York, helping to supply electricity to areas throughout the entire state — and the fate of its water quality relies heavily on fish and their unassuming counterpart, freshwater mussels. The Niagara River is considered an Area of Concern by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as it has […]

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environmental, News, positive, Wastewater, Water

The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in water and wastewater infrastructure projects

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31
Oct

Three new water and wastewater projects in the region will provide cleaner and more reliable municipal services thanks to an investment of more than $10 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia, and the municipalities of Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, and the District of Mackenzie. These projects were announced today by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister […]

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