Kentucky – Early on a spring morning in the town of Damascus, in northeastern Pennsylvania, the fog on the Delaware River rises to form a mist that hangs above the tree-covered hills on either side. – krwa.org
Category: Water Issues
News about ongoing global issues with water.
EPA Approves Water Contaminant Testing Methods
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved 12 new, alternative (and optional) testing methods for use in measuring the levels of contaminants in drinking water and determining compliance with national primary drinking water regulations. – EPonline.com
What is Cryptosporidium? How do you prevent getting cryptosporidiosis?
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite of both medical and veterinary importance. There are two species associated with human infection; Cryptosporidium parvum and C. hominis. Examiner.com
Researchers alarmed at bacteria in Canadian bottled water
Canadian researchers say they’ve discovered some bottled water in Canada contains more bacteria than what comes out of the tap — although they won’t reveal which brands are the culprits. VancouverSun.com
Rulings Restrict Clean Water Act, Foiling E.P.A.
Many of the nation’s largest water polluters are outside the E.P.A.’s reach because of disputes on jurisdiction. – NYTimes.com
America’s Dwindling Water Supply
Americans are the world’s biggest water consumers. By 9 a.m., after showering, using the bathroom, brushing our teeth and having a cup of coffee, each of us typically has used more than 30 gallons of water. – cbsnews.com
New Mexico Dairy Pollution Sparks ‘Manure War’ – NPR
The New Mexico Environment Department reports that two-thirds of the state’s 150 dairies are contaminating groundwater with excess nitrogen from cattle excrement. While no one wants to drive the milk cows out of the state, many want the dairies to clean up their act. – NPR
Millions in U.S. Drink Contaminated Water, Records Show – NYTimes.com
More than 20 percent of water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act. – NYTimes.com
Texas officials: We’re running out of water
FORT WORTH, Texas — With the Texas population expected to nearly double over the next 50 years, lawmakers and water experts gathered Monday to convey an important message: We’re running out of water. – Associated Press
U.S. Water Use Declines Despite 30% Population Increase
The U.S. Department of the Interior reports that overall water consumption in the United States has declined in the past 25 years, even though the population has increased 30% and use by individual American households has increased. – cleantechnica.com