Water


North Carolina to Develop $5 M Early Warning System

University of North Carolina, North Carolina State and the SAS Institute will use human health and biosphere data to detect bioterrorism threats before traditional disease surveillance systems do.

PV Solar Project Will Provide Energy, Data for EPRI Study

The Electric Power Research Institute will use a power purchase agreement for a photovoltaic solar energy system on its rooftop.

Ferrate-based Cleaning Product Has Multiple Uses

Florida Institute of Technology professor Virender Sharma has invented a product that can be used as an oxidant, disinfectant and coagulant.

Panel: Balance of Low, High Risk Energy Action to Further Sustainability

A Minerals Metals & Materials Society panel completes first of two DOE-commissioned studies that are expected to help delineate an R&D portfolio for energy.

Anti-Terrorism Technology Produces Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite

Electrolytic Technologies Corporation's Klorigen was designated a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology this year.

California's DTSC Releases Draft Green Chemistry Regulation

The regulation would prioritize toxic chemicals and products, require manufacturers to seek safer alternatives to toxic chemicals in their products, and create tough governmental responses for lack of compliance.

EPA Supports Superfund 'Polluter Pays' Provision

Agency submits guidance to Congress to reinstate pollution taxes.



Cal Poly Is Concrete Canoe Championship Winner

The Mustangs edged out 21 teams to win the America’s Cup of Civil Engineering.

DOE Awards Dow Chemical $2.9 M for Insulation Solutions

Vice President Joe Biden visited Midland headquarters to see the company's green tech initiatives, several of which are supported by stimulus funding.

City Of Duncan, Honeywell Use Stimulus for Local Smart Grid

Using a performance contract backed in part by stimulus funds, the city will install with more than 9,000 electric meters and 12,000 water meters.

Study Debunks Comet Cause for Climate Change Theory

A study of carbonaceous spherules found that they existed before and after the abrupt climate change that occurred 12,900 years ago.

Law Firm Sues BP for Use of Chemical Dispersant

In the class action lawsuit, the firm alleges BP and Nalco knew that COREXIT was toxic to the biosystem and the food chain.

Agency Offers Guidance on Implementing CAFO Rule

The revised regulation requires CAFOs that discharge to seek coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

Stevens Point Water Tastes Best, AWWA Judges Say

The Wisconsin Water Department has been providing water to the community from groundwater sources since 1922.

New Zealand Study: Spray Irrigation Adds Few Microbes to Groundwater

With the simulation of heavy rainfall, E. coli increased slightly, the researchers said.

EERC Team Reduces Mercury for Chemical Weapon Destruction

The finding will allow the U.S. Army to implement control approaches at incineration sites and continue to comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention accord.

NRC to Review Groundwater Task Force Findings

The task force looked at Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions in regard to tritium contamination and recommended ways to strengthen its response.

Florida Governor Inquires about Osprey Biotechnics' Technology

The company's Munox product naturally biodegrades petroleum.