Water


Metropolitan's Skinner Water Plant Flips on Solar

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ties into solar power for its Robert A. Skinner Water Treatment Plant in Temecula Valley.

Louisiana Urges Restoration with 'Storm Warning'

Wetland foundation rallies community to restore Louisiana coastline.

Agilent, China Center Team up to Find Toxins

Agilent Technologies and teh China National Environmental Monitoring Center found a way to detect and identify perfluorinated compounds in water and soil.

Pediatricians Recommend Yearly Well Water Tests

Parents whose children drink well well should have their wells tested annually.

Study: Some Particulates May Reprogram Genes

University of Milan research shows that inhaling certain particulates may alter gene function.

UNC's Paerl Argues for Balanced Nutrient Controls

Tackling both phosphorus and nitrogen surplus is necessary to manage too many nutrients in coastal waters.



Solano District Wins Award for THM Reduction

Solano Irrigation District is recognized for its total trihalomethane reduction system.

States, EPA Enforce Fluorescent Recycling Laws

Residents may not be aware of bans on fluorescent lamp disposal in nine states.

CAFOs, Conservation May Aid Anti-infective Growth

Contaminants from landfills, agriculture, and urban centers are reaching waterways and drinking water.

Climate Lobbying Grows as Bill Makes Progress

The Center for Public Integrity says nearly 140 businesses and interest groups have joined in lobbying on climate change.

NOAA: Four Fish Stocks Fully Rebuilt

Atlantic bluefish, Gulf of Mexic king mackerel and two stocks of Atlantic monkfish have been rebuilt to support sustainable harvest.

JWWA Certifies MIOX® Mixed-Oxidant Systems

Japan Water Works Association approves MIOX on-site mixed oxidant generators to treat water supplies and well sites.

UMassOnline to Address Environmental Mandates

The university is offering three new environmental programs related to sustainability, public policy, and green building.

Pennsylvania Discounts Solar Costs for Homes, Businesses

The PA Sunshine Solar Program will provide rebates of up to 45 percent to home and business owners who install new solar technologies.

GE Helps Catalonia Make the Most of Water Supply

GE and a water company have opened an advanced river water desalination plan near Barcelona.

U.S. Appears 'Ready' for New Fuel Efficiency Policy

The White House noted that the program will provide certainty and predictability to 2016 and includes flexibility that will reduce the cost of compliance.