Water


Water Meter

Leading the Way Without Lead

It was evident at AWWA's convention and expo that meter manufacturers have responded in a number of ways to a federal mandate that will ban lead from implements that handle drinking water beginning in 2014.

The Energy Debate: Coal vs. Nuclear

Researchers examine Americans' risk beliefs and preferences for coal and nuclear energy, and finds factors other than global warming and the potential for nuclear power plant accidents figure into their choices.

GE Energy Selected to Improve Efficiency for One of America's Largest Boilers

Xcel Energy and Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency have contracted GE Energy to supply online impulse cleaning systems for their largest U.S. generating unit to save $20 million over the next six years.

Mining Company to Pay $263 Million in Settlement to Resolve Superfund Site Litigation

A settlement has been reached with Hecla Mining Co. to resolve one of the largest cases ever filed under the Superfund statute.

UL Becomes First Laboratory Certified to Provide Water Testing Services in all 50 States

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., a global leader in water quality and safety, announced today that the company has become the first laboratory approved to conduct water testing services in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Embracing Science-Based Technologies Critical To Increase Agricultural Productivity and Enhance Global Food Security

The Global Harvest Initiative published a new policy issue brief which highlights the importance of science-based technologies in sustainably addressing the mounting challenges of global hunger and food security in order to feed an anticipated nine billion people globally by 2050.

American Water Receives 15 National Awards for Excellence in Water Quality

American Water Works Co., the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, is proud to announce the receipt of 15 Directors Awards of Recognition from the Partnership for Safe Water.

Manchester Water Works Takes Advantage of Trenchless Technologies for Water Service Reliability

Manchester Water Works sought to install a water main line that would go under the 900-foot Merrimack River, New Hampshire’s largest river, and cross the Pan Am Railway that runs adjacent to the river, with the least possible impact to the environment.



Water Environment Research Examines Wastewater Technology Introduction

New wastewater technologies can appear faster than E. coli after a thunderstorm, yet their adoption and resulting benefits can be slowed or derailed by common issues that can be solved or avoided.

Largest Solar Energy Site of its Kind in the Western Hemisphere to be Built in NJ

The 14.1-megawatt solar system will significantly offset the need for other energy sources to run McGraw-Hill's offices in East Windsor, including the corporation's growing data center.

Dow Opens Global Water Technology Development Center

Dow Water & Process Solutions opened the Global Water Technology Development Center in Tarragona, Spain. The state-of-the-art center is designed to accelerate the commercialization of Dow’s technologies that make possible the production of clean water.

Rooftop Greenhouse Offers Living Science Lesson for New York City Students (With Video)

The streets of New York City may be just as urban as ever, an unending view of steel and concrete, but for the 700 students of PS 333 on New York City's Upper Westside, a trip to the farm is only a few stair flights away.

EPA Proposes Policy on Nanoscale Materials in Pesticides

Under the requirements of the law, EPA will gather information on what nanoscale materials are present in pesticide products to determine whether the registration of a pesticide may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment and human health. The proposed policy will be open for public comment.

Engineered Liver May Shed Light on Effects of Chemicals in the Environment

Using the liver as an “alarm system,” researchers are starting to better understand the different levels of toxicity from pesticide compounds and their effects on the human body.

WHOI Leads Expedition to Measure Radioactivity from Fukushima Disaster in Pacific

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will lead the first international, multidisciplinary assessment of the levels and dispersion of radioactive substances in the Pacific Ocean off the Fukushima nuclear power plant—a research effort funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

City of San Jose Announce Pilot Program to Reduce Trash to San Francisco Bay

The Clean Creeks, Healthy Communities pilot program highlights a significant pollution problem impacting San Francisco Bay.

Celanese, Ethyl Corporations Get Top American Chemistry Council Honors

This premier award recognizes those member companies that have enhanced and embraced the Responsible Care ethic of performance improvement and sustainability throughout their company.

IEA Report Explores Potential for ‘Golden Age’ for Natural Gas

. The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security, and climate change.

Metal Recycling Company Officer Sentenced to Prison for Making Illicit Payments to an NSA Official

The metal recycling company was also ordered to pay restitution of $104,989 and a $130,000 fine.

EPA Removes Confidentiality Claims for More Than 150 Chemicals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made public the identities of more than 150 chemicals contained in 104 health and safety studies that industry had claimed confidential.