WATER INDUSTRY WIRE NEWS
Peru's Ucayali govt files US$21.2mn water project for Pullcalpa
May 24, 2013
The regional government of northeastern Peru's Ucayali region has drafted a 56.7mn-sol (US$21.2mn) project to improve water and sanitation infrastructure in Pullcalpa, according to a national public investment system (SNIP) filing. |
Chile's SISS files charges against Aguas Antofagasta for April cuts
May 24, 2013
Chile's national sanitation services authority SISS has filed charges against water utility Aguas Antofagasta for its alleged responsibility in two water cuts that affected various districts in Antofagasta last April 5 and 9. |
WITNESSES STRESS IMPORTANCE OF HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT FOR JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
May 24, 2013
The following information was released by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources:Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power held a legislative hearing on H.R. 1963, The Bureau of Reclamation Condui...
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DNR REQUESTING MORE TESTING AFTER BENZENE DETECTED IN VILLAGE OF JACKSON WELL
May 24, 2013
The following information was released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources:The Department of Natural Resources is requesting that West Shore Pipe Line Company and the Village of Jackson water utility increase sampling activities in th...
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REP. NAPOLITANO CALLS FOR CONTINUED DESALINATION RESEARCH
May 24, 2013
The following information was released by the office of California Rep. Grace Napolitano:Today, at a hearing for the Subcommittee on Water and Power, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano called for support for her bill, H.R. 745, the Reauthorization of the Wa...
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PILOT TRAVELS CENTERS LLC ASSESSED PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS IN STURBRIDGE
May 24, 2013
The following information was released by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP):Pilot Travel Centers LLC of Knoxville, Tenn., has been assessed a $6,900 penalty by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protecti...
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Grijalva Highlights $300,000 Grant for Goodyear, Ariz., to Recharge West Salt River Aquifer - Part of $20.8 Million National Effort
May 23, 2013
Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz. (3rd CD), issued the following news release:Rep. Raul M. Grijalva today highlighted a new $300,000 grant for the City of Goodyear, Ariz., to help recharge the West Salt River Aquifer. The grant is one of 44 projects ...
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Vandals dump oil into Mackay sewerage network
May 23, 2013
The Mackay Regional Council says it is investigating the source of a major oil contamination at the north Queensland city's water recycling facility. |
Local beaches get high marks
May 23, 2013
LONG BEACH -- Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, most of the city's recreational beaches and the Colorado Lagoon scored solid A grades for water quality in the annual Heal the Bay Report Card released Thursday.The city's concerted effort to re...
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WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
May 23, 2013
Walton County, Fla., May 22 -- Walton County issued the following news release:The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monit...
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