Regulations Restricting 1,4-Dioxane in Consumer Products
DEC has announced the adoption of new regulations to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products.
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Mizzou Scientists Achieve More Than 98% Efficiency Removing Nanoplastics From Water
The liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind.
Flooding from the remnants of Debby leads to high water rescues in New York, Pennsylvania
By Associated Press and Spectrum News Staff New York State
PUBLISHED 11:34 AM ET Aug. 10, 2024
First responders launched high-water and helicopter rescues of people trapped in cars and homes in rural New York and Pennsylvania as heavy rain from the remnants of Debby slammed the Northeast with intense floods.
Ask your Senators to Co-Sponsor and Support the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act Today!
Please reach out and ask your Senators to co-sponsor and support S. 1350- the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act (WIPPES Act) introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Angus King (I-ME), in the Senate.
Texas Tech Researcher Finds Lithium Ion Batteries A Growing Source Of Pollution
The use of certain substances in the batteries is polluting air and water, according to a peer-reviewed study.
Major storm, possible tornado, leaves Rome tattered; thousands left without power
Utica Observer Dispatch
Why Reducing Inflow And Infiltration Is Crucial For Wastewater Health
By Emily Newton
Inflow and infiltration (I&I) is an overlooked aspect of wastewater management. It is time the industry gives it the attention it deserves. Inadequate oversight leads to strain on more businesses than treatment plants.
Colorado River Water Use in Three States Drops to 40-Year Low
Arizona, California, and Nevada take less water from the struggling river.
By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – June 14, 2024