More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products
In total this year, at least 16 states adopted 22 PFAS-related measures.
By: Shalina Chatlani - October 22, 2024 5:00 am
Keene, Saranac Lake land drinking water grants
Nov 2, 2024
AARON MARBONE AND GRACE McINTYRE Staff Writers
SARANAC LAKE — The village of Saranac Lake and town of Keene have received millions of dollars in state grants for drinking water projects upgrading the systems which bring tap water to their residents’ homes.
After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need
By BRITTANY PETERSON
Updated 12:09 PM EST, October 17, 2024
Town of Greenport Water and Wastewater Foreman Fred Fuchs Retirement
Post courtesy of the Town of Greenport Water & Wastewater Department.
After 20 years of service to the Town of Greenport as an employee, Fred Fuchs is retired on October 18, 2024.
‘Praying for rain’: How New York farmers are dealing with drought — and unexpected brush fires
Story by Frida Garza
For farmers, planning for spring begins in the fall. That’s when seeds go into the ground. Later, if all goes well, roots begin to grow, followed by shoots and leaves. But that only happens when there’s enough water.
Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out retailers in time for holiday shopping
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Fri November 15, 2024
(CNN) - Major retailers are failing to protect consumers from hazardous chemicals and plastics in the products they sell, according to the 2024 Retailer Report Card released Thursday by Toxic Free Future, a nonprofit consumer product safety organization.
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This substitute for lead pipes could carry its own risks
Many industry and water officials argue plastic pipes pose no health risks, while some advocacy groups are raising the alarm.
By Amudalat Ajasa
Updated November 20, 2024 at 11:07 a.m. EST | Published November 20, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EST