Water


Report: Rules Can Resolve Oil Sands Energy, GHGs

The Council on Foreign Relations says prudent greenhouse gas regulations can still allow for robust development of the Canadian oil sands.

Industrial Scientific to Provide Detection Service

The company is offering a subscription service in lieu of gas detector ownership.

Texas Lawmakers OK High Efficiency Toilet Bill

Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would establish performance standards for plumbing in the state, including low-flow toilets.

Hydro Introduces Stormbloc to North America

Stormbloc, a device that manages excessive stormwater discharge, is now available in North America.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Addresses Copper Issue

The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard has to upgrade its wastewater treatment system so that only allowable levels of copper will be discharged, according to its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

Calif. American Water Speeds up Meter Retrofits

California American Water is planning to install water meters for its flat rate customers in an effort to reduce water consumption during the state's prolonged drought.

Part I: The Green Campus

If you're at a school where the only green action you're seeing is the annual seeding of the commons, don't despair. In the world of higher education, even the most ambitious sustainability plans often begin with tiny steps taken by individual departments.



EWG Urges USDA to Target Funds for Cleaner Water

High priority locations and watershed-scale cleanups will provide more value for taxpayer dollars in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

From the Top: Q&A with Ian Barbour

Dow Water & Process Solutions' general manager, Ian Barbour, explains how his business serves the industrial and municipal water treatment industry.

Penn State's Logan Wins National Research Award

Bruce Logan is recognized for his work in transforming organic material in wastewater into water and energy.

SAWS Reorganizes for Ratepayers

San Antonio Water System reorganizes its staff to better serve its customers.

Agency Appoints Sparrow to Water Advisory Council

Lisa Sparrow, COO of Utilities Inc., will advise EPA on the National Drinking Water Advisory Council.

ARRA Webcasts Now Available Online

Details about how to use American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding for green water projects can be accessed on the Internet.

IHS Named Enterprise Carbon Accounting Emerging Leader

Groom Energy Solutions named IHS a leader in a report about greenhouse gas reporting and a review of software products.

GHG Project Developer Forum Adopts Code of Conduct

The code will establish a consistent framework, providing direction and clarification on how to perform daily business in developing carbon emission reduction projects.

N.C. Operator, Supervisor Sentenced for Crimes

Kirby Dean Case and George Wallace Hughes pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Water Act and were put on probation and ordered to pay fines.