Water


Rain Bird Seeks Intelligent Use of Water Nominees

Rain Bird is calling for nominations for this year's Intelligent Use of Water Awards.

Lebanon, N.H. Will Separate Sewers to Halt River Discharges

Lebanon, N.H. has agreed to prevent future discharges of untreated sewage by upgrading its wastewater collection system.

Firm Develops Chinese Drywall Inspection Protocol

A forensics company has identified 11 of 12 compounds that could be considered health concerns in imported drywall.

TapIt Springs Up in N.Y. to Fill Water Bottles

TapItWater partners with New York City cafes to offer water bottle refilling service.

Indian Power Co. Hires Aquatech for Desal Project

Aquatech will design, build, and operate an India power company's first seawater desalination plant.

Ocean Health Among Top Concerns of Experts

Experts gather to determine how to empower the public to act to protect ocean health.

Illinois to Get About $257 M for Infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded more than $200 million to Illinois for wastewater and drinking water projects.



Nestle Provides Funds to KAB for PET Waste

Keep America Beautiful affiliates will use the funds to encourage plastic beverage bottle recycling.

Oregon Revising Policy for Water Quality Trading

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality wants to expand the use of water quality trading to help meet wastewater discharge requirements.

Senators Seek Funds for Chinese Drywall Study

Amendment requests $2 million for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to expedite the investigation.

Feds to Coordinate to Train, Employ Workforce

The departments of Labor and Housing and Urban Development are encouraging boards and agencies to strengthen pathways to training and employment.

Washington Governor Orders Climate Change Action

State agencies must develop emission reduction strategies and benchmarks to ensure 2020 targets are met.

Perpetual Power Installs Solar on Cold Storage Roof

Markstein Sales Company goes solar with 2,240 Mitsubishi Electric PV modules.

Coeburn, Va., Contracts with Veolia Water for O&M

Veolia Water North America will provide operations and maintenance services for Coeburn, Virginia's water and wastewater systems.

Infrastructure Bank Bill May Hold Promise for Future

The National Infrastructure Development Bank Act would help finance projects in transportation, environment, energy, and telecommunications.

Hecla to Pay for NPDES Violations, Upgrade Treatment

Hecla Mining exceeded the limits of its NPDES permit and will have to pay a fine related to discharges into the South Fork Coeur d-Alene River.