by University of California - Berkeley
UC Berkeley engineers have developed a mineral-coated sand that can soak up toxic metals like lead and cadmium from water. Along with its ability to destroy organic pollutants like bisphenol A, this material could help cities tap into stormwater, an abundant but underused water source.
Washington – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates it’s 49th birthday and kicked off a year-long celebration leading up to the agency’s 50th anniversary on Dec. 2, 2020.
Read this interesting article on a new "slippery" coating for toilets that may increase efficiency while saving water
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. Use the link to find a location near you.
We hope today is the start of path forward for succession planning.
Today we officially enrolled Water Systems Operation Specialist Apprentices from the Village of Catskill.
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After 32 years in the industry, Mike Scheller from the Village of Philmont is moving on to his next chapter in life. New York Rural Water Association wishes him well in his retirement years!