Wastewater Treatment As Seen Through The Eyes Of A Five Year Old
You have to check out this video. Young Wally created a Wastewater Treatment Plant out of Lego’s! Let him take you on a tour: http://youtu.be/3n05AMcfX2I
Water and Energy Nexus in Disasters Webinar Series
Water and Energy Nexus in Disasters Webinar Series
Emergency Power Generation at Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities
Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 1-2 PM ET
Scientists Turn Their Gaze Toward Tiny Threats to Great Lakes
The newest environmental threat to the Great Lakes is very, very small. Tiny plastic beads used in hundreds of toiletries like facial scrubs and toothpastes are slipping through water treatment plants and turning up by the tens of millions in the Great Lakes. There, fish and other aquatic life eat them along with the pollutants they carry — which scientists fear could be working their way back up the food chain to humans.
New State Law Will Require Recycling of Mercury Thermostats
Law Protects New Yorkers and the Environment by Ensuring Proper Handling of Hazardous Mercury
A new law signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will require manufacturers to collect and recycle mercury-containing thermostats at no cost to consumers, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The law implements a statewide thermostat product stewardship program to ensure that hazardous mercury is properly handled, preventing potential adverse health effects and damage to the environment.
Holiday Wishes from NY Rural Water Association
It has been quite the year and we wish to thank all of our members, friends and colleagues for their support. We look forward to another successful year in serving you. May peace, love and cheer be with you all year long. Here’s wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from all of us here at New York Rural Water Association.
Governor Cuomo Announces $30 Million for Storm Repairs at Binghamton-Johnson City Sewage Treatment Plant
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a critical improvement project to the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant, damaged in 2011 by Tropical Storm Lee, will move forward thanks to a $30.32 million loan package from the state for plant repairs, improvements and protection against future storms, including a flood wall around the plant.
Senate Clears Bill to Exempt Hydrants from New Lead Standards
Taken from the CQ Roll Call By Nathan Hurst
The Senate cleared legislation Tuesday to exempt fire hydrants from new lead-free requirements for drinking water systems scheduled to take effect in January.
The bill (HR 3588) was cleared for the president’s consideration by unanimous consent. The House passed the bill earlier this month, 384-0, under suspension of the rules.
DEC Recognizes Eight Innovative Programs Working to Sustain NY’s Resources and Strengthen the Economy
Winners Announced at the 10th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Celebration
Sample Letter for Existing Inventories
The New York Rural Water Association strongly encourages each municipality to consider sending a similar letter to the one below written by one of our member systems with regard to the existing inventories of brass fittings, etc. This member took the initiative to write to his Congressman asking for support. As you may be aware, Congressman Tonko was the cosponsor of HR3588 which passed in Congress and we are hopeful will pass the Senate soon.