Over the past several years, three tools have been made available to assist water utilities, state primacy agencies, laboratories, public health officials, and others responsible for water safety. All three contain analytical methods for detecting chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants.
After four years of public input, Kansas City has a plan that is expected to eliminate unauthorized sewage overflows.
Interested parties have until July 2 to submit proposals for educational sessions at the 14th National Brownfields Conference next April in Philadelphia.
EPA OKs a plan that includes removing ash from Swan Pond Embayment, building a protective perimeter dike, and covering it.
Strategic Plan won't be finalized until September, so adjustments may be needed.
According to EPA, the possibility of terrorists or criminals intentionally contaminating drinking water with pathogenic microorganisms has given rise to the need to rapidly and effectively sample water to detect the danger in small concentrations.
Jackson Housing Authority, with Duvall Decker Architects, P.A., combines sustainability, energy-efficiency, durability, and livable housing with infrastructure improvements while remaining economical.
EPA's Kargbo says the United States produces 7 million tons of sewage sludge a year, but making it a biofuel resource will not be easy.
Due to the volume of dispersant being applied, EPA is requiring BP to identify a more environmentally friendly substitute.
Industry agrees to halt new logging and develop conservation plans while environmental organizations will suspend "Do Not Buy" campaigns.
Texas Tech professor says the highest concentrations of lead and arsenic were observed in soils from the poorer parts of town.
Ruling forces the California county to limit landfill use by municipalities outside of the county.
A green commitment delivers clean, reliable, cost-saving power to American Water.
Facility names, addresses, images, maps, and links are now available for another 3,800 chemical facilities regulated under TSCA.
EPA will closely monitor use of dispersants underwater at the source of the oil release.
EDI says the new enclosed wastewater treatment process will eliminate the need for settling basins, ponds, and lagoons.
Specific measures include at least a 75 percent separation of the combined system into sanitary and stormwater components, a 50 percent expansion of the west side wastewater treatment plant’s treatment capacity, and the disconnection of catch basins.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service program expects 75,000 more acres expected to be enrolled in Wetlands Reserve Program.