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DEP Fines Driller for Contaminating Drinking Water in Forest County – StateImpact Pennsylvania

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:05:01 GMT
DEP Fines Driller for Contaminating Drinking Water in Forest CountyStateImpact PennsylvaniaThe DEP says Catalyst operations polluted 14 residential drinking water supplies in Hickory Township, Forest County. A press release issued by DEP lists high levels of iron, manganese and methane. All of the water wells are within 1000 feet of a …and more »

Water Tainted with Chromium-6 in Desert Cities, Explained – KCET (blog)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:18:18 GMT
Water Tainted with Chromium-6 in Desert Cities, ExplainedKCET (blog)Known to cause cancer if inhaled over long periods, the health effects of ingesting Chromium-6 in drinking water are less well established, but studies have suggested links to both lung and stomach cancers. The proposed California drinking water …Desert Sun investigation: Tainted waterThe Desert Sunall 2 news articles »

W. Pa. residents fear gas drilling ruined water, state says tests don’t show … – The Republic

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:12:58 GMT
W. Pa. residents fear gas drilling ruined water, state says tests don't show …The RepublicAP PITTSBURGH — At least 10 households in western Pennsylvania fear their drinking water has been ruined by natural gas drilling, but state officials say tests don't show that. Residents say Rex Energy Corp. has sent letters notifying them it will no …and more »

Guam Waterworks Authority Receives $6.7 million for Wastewater and Drinking … – EP Magazine

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:55:49 GMT
Guam Waterworks Authority Receives $6.7 million for Wastewater and Drinking …EP MagazineEPA recently awarded more than $6.7 million as part of a yearly grant to the Guam Waterworks Authority to improve drinking water and wastewater systems on Guam. “The $6.7 million that EPA is providing Guam will go towards meeting critical drinking …and more »

Boil-water advisory remains for parts of Edison, Woodbridge – MyCentralJersey.com

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:33:12 GMT
The Star-Ledger – NJ.comBoil-water advisory remains for parts of Edison, WoodbridgeMyCentralJersey.comUntil 4 pm Thursday, customers are being advised to boil their tap water used for drinking for a period of one minute, not including the time it takes to come to a complete boil, let cool, and to do so before drinking. Customers should boil their water …Route 35 Broken Water Main Causes 'Boil Water' AlertPatch.comBoil water advisory issued for parts of Woodbridge, EdisonThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comall 10 news articles »

Science Doesn’t Find Fracking A Drinking-Water Danger – Investor’s Business Daily

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:48:02 GMT
BloombergScience Doesn't Find Fracking A Drinking-Water DangerInvestor’s Business DailyFear of fracking, a process used to draw fossil fuels from shale, is based in part on speculation that it harms drinking water. Opponents say the fluids used in hydraulic fracturing taint groundwater. Researchers at the University of Texas, however, …Study: No Evidence Hydraulic Fracturing Pollutes WaterWater WorldWhy Shale Gas is the Best Hope for Our Energy FutureOilPrice.comWhat the frack is going on? UT study finds that fracking isn't to blame for …CultureMap Austinall 21 news articles »

Concerns over new tap water in Badenoch and Strathspey – Strathspey and Badenoch Herald

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:22:59 GMT
Strathspey and Badenoch HeraldConcerns over new tap water in Badenoch and StrathspeyStrathspey and Badenoch Heraldby Gavin Musgrove Scottish Water has said that complaints from some residents about the 'poor' quality of drinking water are down to teething problems to be expected after their new £24 million water supply system in Aviemore went on stream.

Coastal Drinking Water More Vulnerable To Water Use Than Climate Change – EP Magazine

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:27 GMT
Coastal Drinking Water More Vulnerable To Water Use Than Climate ChangeEP MagazineHuman activity is likely a greater threat to coastal groundwater used for drinking water supplies than rising sea levels from climate change, according to a study conducted by geoscientists from the University of Saskatchewan and McGill University in …Demand presents risks to water suppliesUPI.comCoastal aquifers hurt by use, not climateFuturity: Research Newsall 8 news articles »

Lack of drinking water annoy residents – International News Network

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:39:11 GMT
International News NetworkLack of drinking water annoy residentsInternational News NetworkISLAMABAD: Residents of Said Pur village are facing acute shortage of drinking water for the last month but the concerned authorities are paying no heed to address their woes. The women have to fetch water in the pitchers placing on their heads miles …

Sale of bottled Water Surges in Pakistan Due to Drinking Water Shortage – CRIENGLISH.com

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:41:51 GMT
North Wind OnlineSale of bottled Water Surges in Pakistan Due to Drinking Water ShortageCRIENGLISH.comThe unavailability of safe and hygienic drinking water has increased the sale of bottled water many times in Pakistan, local media reported on Wednesday. According to a survey, as many as 60 million Pakistanis out of a population of 180 million do not …Sale of bottled water increases manifoldPakistan Daily Timesall 4 news articles »