Articles by Peak Johnson
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West Virginia Finalizes Bill That Could Increase Water Pollution
4/13/2017
For some time now, West Virginia lawmakers have been working toward legislation that could allow more toxic discharge into their waterways.
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Amid Fracking And Trump, Pennsylvania Faces Water Protection Questions
4/12/2017
A Pennsylvania state law requiring that public water systems be informed of nearby gas drilling spills saw its downfall late last month.
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New Report Shows Americans Are Worried About Water Pollution
4/11/2017
The American population has concerns around water quality, a new study has shown.
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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims Receive Chance For Compensation
4/10/2017
Victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC, now have an opportunity to receive compensation.
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Daytona Beach Looks To Join Leaders In Water Reuse
4/6/2017
The city of Daytona Beach, FL, is looking to transform itself into a hub for potable reuse.
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PFOA, PFOS Found At High Levels Around Another Military Base
4/5/2017
Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) have been found to contaminate the ground, surface, and drinking water on and around Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst, where the chemicals were used for many years as part of firefighting foam.
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Flint Secures More Funding For Drinking Water Fixes
4/4/2017
Michigan will spend $47 million in order to provide safe drinking water in Flint by replacing lead pipes and giving away bottled water.
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Flint Receives Federal Funds For Approved Water Quality Projects
4/3/2017
The city of Flint, MI, will have to work a little harder to spend money that was awarded to it by the U.S. EPA.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Des Moines Pollution Lawsuit
3/31/2017
This month, a federal judge struck down the Des Moines Water Works' pollution lawsuit against drainage districts that are in three northwest Iowa counties.
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Water Contamination Suspect Could Have Faced Homicide Charges
3/30/2017
A community in Westmoreland County suffered mass contamination of their drinking water and police point to an individual who dumped chemicals into the supply.