Save Water During Shower Better Month
Most of Western NYS remains under a drought warning, with the rest of the state under a drought watch. You can do your part to save water.
NYSDOH Releasing 2 Grant Opportunities for Community Water Fluoridation
The New York State Department of Health is releasing two funding opportunities to support community water fluoridation. These grants will support counties, cities, towns, or villages (municipalities) for costs relate
Drug Enforcement Administration to Collect Prescription Drugs
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will conduct a nationwide prescription drug collection on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
EPA Proposal Would Change Post-Nuclear Emergency Water Contamination Levels
In this week’s news briefs, people are divided over an EPA guideline that would increase the radioactive contamination levels allowed in drinking water for a temporary period following a disaster, and Massachusetts utilities are forced to tap into emergency water resources to deal with drought.
EPA Webinar on Treatment of PFOS and PFAS for Small Drinking Water Systems
EPA Webinar on Treatment of PFOS and PFAS for Small Drinking Water Systems: This Tuesday, September 27, 2016, U.S. EPA will be hosting a small drinking water systems webinar to discuss water treatment methods for removing perfluorinated chemicals from drinking water.
Governor Cuomo Calls for Aggressive New Water Quality Protections
NYRWA wants to make you all aware of this Press Release sent out on 9/7/16 from Governor Cuomo - please read below:
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For Immediate Release: 9/7/2016 |
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO |
State of New York | Executive Chamber
Andrew M. Cuomo | Governor
Niskayuna Wins Best Tasting Water Contest at State Fair
The Town of Niskayuna emerged victorious on Friday in an annual statewide competition to have the best tasting public drinking water in the state.
About 200 people at the State Fair in Syracuse sampled and voted on public drinking water from all corners of the state, and Niskayuna narrowly beat out the second place finisher, New York City.