Water


Heavy Rains in Hawaii Trigger Boil Water Alert

Kauai County provided water tankers and recommended customers boil water as it responded to problems cause by a weekend storm.

Mercury Waste Agrees to Pay $54,000 to Settle RCRA Issue

EPA Region 5 alleged that Mercury Waste Solutions used malfunctioning equipment and failed to properly manage PCBs at its Wisconsin facility.

Maersk Line Switches to Low-Sulfur Fuel to Clear Gulf Air

The shipping company and EPA are optimistic the change will result in lowering emissions at the Port of Houston, Texas and the Port of Progreso, Mexico.

Agency Spends $3 M for 21 Methane Projects in 11 Countries

The Methane to Markets program promotes the cost-effective, near-term recovery and use of methane and has 31 partner governments and more than 900 private- sector participants.

Judge: EPA Consent Decree for Florida Waters Stands

Federal judge rules in favor of EPA developiing nutrient limits for Florida waters.

Ashtabula River Cleanup Moves toward Restoration

EPA's Great Lakes Legacy Act project is in its final phase, contributing habitat for fish spawning, waterfowl, and other aquatic organisms.

Six Maryland Hospitals Win Trailblazer Awards

Performance contracting, conservation, and shutting down an incinerator are a few of the actions hospital facilities have taken to reduce their environmental footprints.



Cleanup Cost for Idaho Superfund Site Set at $12 M

EPA has ordered Carney Products Co., B.J. Carney & Co., and the City of St. Maries, Idaho to remediate the site using thermal treatment and excavation.

Baylor Scientists: pH Level Is Key to Golden Algae Toxicity

Study shows that as pH becomes higher, toxins become more potent in golden algae found in freshwater lakes in Texas.

Philadelphia Tree Planting Part of Skyline Initiative

City will pilot EPA initiative as part of its sustainability framework.

Court Halts Unlicensed Well Drilling by Public Entity

The California Groundwater Association won its case on appeal, seeking to ensure that drillers have the requisite skills and knowledge to drill water wells.

Akron Says It Will Improve Sewers to Resolve Overflows

EPA gives city time to identify appropriate methods but sets final deadline for Oct. 15, 2028.

Missouri Gets $75K Grant for Anhydrous Ammonia RMPs

Agriculture and Emergency Management agencies in Missouri will assist with outreach, education and implementation of the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program.

EPA Cites 14 Municipalities for Stormwater Violations

The agency ordered 12 boroughs or townships in Pennsylvania and two in Maryland to correct the violations, which affect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Aqua Pennsylvania Gets Stimulus Funds for Solar Farm

Company chair says combination of solar power for water treatment makes "perfect sense."

Florida Stands to Lose If New Standards Allowed

Groups say EPA may revise water quality standards only for Florida to settle lawsuit.

GE Gathers Leaders to Consider Water Reuse Initiatives

Company says it has developed an exclusive online forum to continue the discussion on "From Used to Useful."