¨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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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 […]
Thames Water has said it will carry out tests to make sure hydrocarbons from a petrol station fuel leak “are no longer at a level which is a risk to health”. The water company hand-delivered letters in Bramley, Surrey, this week warning the work is likely to take a month. More than 600 properties received “do […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — In the face of the climate crisis, the Newsom Administration announced actions to protect water supplies when it’s dry and to capture more water during wet seasons. In addition to investing billions of dollars to boost water supplies and drastically expanding the state’s storage capacity, the updated California Water Plan demonstrates how […]
As the Southwest dries, can a city notorious for excess find a way to survive with less?
More than two-thirds of young Chicago kids have tap water tainted by lead in their homes
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 […]