Water


Decentralized Wastewater Management E-Handbook Available

Intended for health departments, wastewater system managers, and local governments, the e-handbook includes case studies and examples of successful management programs.

Small Businesses Get Funding to Develop Technologies

More than 15 companies received between $46,000 and $70,000 from EPA to apply toward innovative technologies.

WEF Opens Registration for WEFTEC 2010

The Water Environment Federation is offering its super saver discount until July 15.

Testing Method Detects Gadolinium to Find Sewage

Gadolinium, a key indicator of wastewater contamination at low levels, helps treatment plants identify bacteria in recycled water.

Agency Seeks Input on Ocean Acidification Effect on TMDLs

Comments may be made through May 21.

Westlands Water District Funds Pilot Using Salt-CO2 Conversion

The project will provide farmers with a new source of clean water by concentrating and converting waste salts from drainage water into clean chemicals.



AWWA Slates Water Loss Control Webcast

The presentation includes lessons learned from a water utility that has been using water audit methodology for more than 10 years.

Board Orders DEP to Pay Groups' Legal Costs for Mine Waste Appeal

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection revoked an amendment to a pollution discharge permit for the Shannopin Mine Dewatering Project, prompting action by the environmental groups.

Environmental Science Winners Focus on Drugs in Water, PAHs

The Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Foundation and Adventus Group recognize student leaders at annual conference.

EPA to Scrutinize Environmental Impact of Bisphenol A

Agency may add BPA to its list of chemicals of concern and require further testing.

Disaster Recovery Specialists Offer Steps For Handling Flooding

Enviro-Clean, Inc., tells business owners and homeowners how to manage their properties following water, flood and sewage damage.

Get Credentialed: No Question About it

The NREP's director of operations explains the value of certification to every environmental professional's bottom line.

Shell Chemical Refineries to Install $6 M Worth of Equipment

Following a Clean Air Act settlement with EPA, Shell Chemical L.P. and Shell Chemical Yabucoa will install pollution reduction equipment and pay a combined $3.3 million civil penalty to the United States, Alabama, and Louisiana.

EPA Knocks Out Facility Exemption from Texas SIP

EPA disapproved the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's air permitting exemption program, which allows companies to avoid certain requirements; TCEQ says it has tried to address federal concerns.