Contaminant Removal News
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Florida City That Fired Inspector For Reporting Sewage In Drinking Water Now Owes Her $800,000
5/1/2023
Following a federal lawsuit filed by a former wastewater inspector, a Florida city will be doling out more than $800,000 for ignoring her warnings about drinking water issues, attempting to silence her criticisms, and ultimately firing her.
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Safe Drinking Water Is A Right. Experts Want AI To Help Make It A Reality.
4/25/2023
Safe, clean and affordable drinking water is a human right in California. But making that legal requirement a reality is a difficult challenge exacerbated further by climate change.
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City Of Benton Harbor Residents Urged To Take Additional Steps To Eliminate Sources Of Lead In Their Homes
4/17/2023
With 99.6% of lead service lines replaced in the City of Benton Harbor, the state is continuing its all hands-on-deck response to make resources available to residents in the City of Benton Harbor.
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Government Sues Norfolk Southern, Seeks Facilities To Treat Derailment Wastewater
4/11/2023
Following a detrimental train derailment in Ohio earlier this year, and subsequent drinking water contamination and toxic wastewater disposal issues, the government is now suing the responsible corporation.
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EPA Settles With Imperial Irrigation District For Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Well Claims
4/11/2023
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Imperial Irrigation District for violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) at its El Centro Generating Station site located in El Centro, California.
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Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Case Payout Could Top $21 Billion
4/4/2023
Following Congressional approval of a bill to compensate veterans sickened by drinking water contamination at North Carolina’s Marine base Camp Lejeune, victims are now preparing to seek one of the largest legal settlements in U.S. history.
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Emerging Micropollution Solutions Will Help Tackle Contaminants
4/4/2023
Multiple solutions to the challenge on emerging contaminants were under discussion at British Water’s recent micropollutants conference. Here, Dr Fabio Bacci, innovation manager at engineering company Glan Agua, reflects on key learnings, and makes a plea for enhanced cross-sectoral synergies.