Atlanta Journal Constitution
Individual reports of people being infected with the parasite cryptosporidium, which often is associated with pool outbreaks, are up dramatically. … Click Here
Category: Water Issues
News about ongoing global issues with water.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa – 5000 customers advised to boil water
PennLive.com
by STEVEN FARLEY, Of The Patriot-News About 5000 customers of two water systems in western Lancaster County will have to boil drinking water for the rest of … Click Here
Brainerd, MN – Coliform found in water, city to chlorinate
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Background/ overview: Biological organisms are among the oldest health threats to drinking water quality and the agents currently responsible for most … Click Here
Chemicals Found in Wyo. Drinking Water Might Be From Fracking
ProPublica
Now that the EPA has found a chemical used in fracturing fluids in Pavillion’s drinking water, Chavez said the next step in the research is to ask Encana … Click Here
EPA Looks At Airport Deicing
By Diamond Pilots
EPA is proposing technology-based effluent standards for discharges from airport deicing operations. The requirements generally would apply to wastewater associated with the deicing of aircraft and airfield pavement at primary … Click Here
Dallas, TX – CDC Recommends Weekly Pool Cleaning for Dallas Homeowners
BigNews.biz (press release)
Cities in warmer climates were said to be at higher risk due to the elevated growth pace of dangerous bacteria such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Shigella, … Click here for details