http://www.watertechonline.com/rss/environmental-issues The latest articles from Watertech Online in the topic environmental-issues LANDIS, N.C. — About 3,000 gallons of that untreated wastewater found its way into Buffalo Creek. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/untreated-wastewater-spilled-at-treatment-plant-in-nc 5/18/2012 10:09:00 AM ELLENSBURG, Wash. — There are about 200,000 people in the area where state officials say the problem is not an immediate crisis, but something the communities should be aware of. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/eastern-washington-communities-could-see-water-supply-run-dry-in-a-decade 5/17/2012 11:15:00 AM DOVER, N.H. — Despite all the rain, groundwater levels remain low and that could cause problems later in the year for those who rely on wells for water and irrigation. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/recent-rainfall-brings-surface-water-levels-back-to-normal-in-nh 5/17/2012 11:14:00 AM VICTORVILLE, Calif. — The city spent $115,000 to repair the faulty system, which turned out to be worse than expected once crews began clearing the debris. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/plant-in-calif-deals-with-faulty-equipment-issues 5/16/2012 11:17:00 AM DENVER — Steps have been taken to further protect water supplies, treatment facilities and distribution systems from natural and man-made disasters. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/awwa-stresses-home-preparedness-for-water-related-emergencies 5/15/2012 10:40:00 AM NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The study reveals that a three-foot increase in the sea level will result in groundwater levels to be increased in coastal area causing long term water management issues. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/rise-in-sea-level-causing-concerns-for-groundwater 5/15/2012 10:34:00 AM WESTERVILLE, Ohio — If well owners find arsenic or uranium at levels that exceed health benchmarks, the substances can be treated effectively. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/ngwa-urges-private-well-owners-to-test-water-regularly-for-contaminants 5/14/2012 10:58:00 AM LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A river-water drought that intensified last year has caused the use of the groundwater for irrigation to increase significantly. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/extensive-groundwater-pumping-worrying-water-officials-in-nm 5/14/2012 10:54:00 AM MADISON, Wis. — Approximately 2.13 million gallons of partially treated wastewater was discharged. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/municipalities-in-wis-deal-with-sewage-overflows-after-slew-of-storms 5/11/2012 10:42:00 AM SEATTLE — The study gathered information of discharges from nine Wash. cities. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/study-shows-toxic-substances-finding-way-to-columbia-river-through-treatment-plants 5/10/2012 9:47:00 AM MONTPELIER, Vt. — A May 4 vote of 103-36 by the Vermont House of Representatives secured the approval needed to send the measure to the desk of Governor Peter Shumlin. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/vermont-close-to-becoming-first-us-state-to-ban-fracking-for-natural-gas 5/9/2012 11:25:00 AM OAKLAND, Calif. — A new report assesses how these “mWASH” solutions can deliver information to or from the underserved populations most in need of service from water providers. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/report-shows-how-phones-can-help-improve-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-services 5/9/2012 11:22:00 AM ABERDEEN, S.D. — Last July, 90 million gallons of untreated wastewater were released into the creek over a period of 17 days. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/aberdeen-facing-potential-fine-for-discharging-untreated-wastewater-into-creek 5/8/2012 10:55:00 AM CHESAW, Wash. — Mark Ioli, general manager at the Buckhorn Mine where the wastewater came from, says the spill causes no threat to human health. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/truck-crashes-spills-wastewater-into-creek-in-wash 5/7/2012 11:45:00 AM WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — The aquifer that supplies most of the county with water is contaminated with tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/groundwater-at-nj-superfund-site-could-still-be-dangerous 5/7/2012 11:41:00 AM FREDERICK, Md. — A spokeswoman for the installation says she learned of the problem on May 2 and that levels were back to normal by early May 3. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/army-investigating-phosphorus-levels-in-treated-wastewater-from-fort-detrick 5/4/2012 10:57:00 AM KANSAS CITY, Kan. — During the event, EPA scientists will teach students about the importance of wetlands to the environment. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/students-in-kansas-city-to-participate-in-wetland-event 5/4/2012 10:55:00 AM CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The process works by pulling data on homes that have been disconnected for several months or have shown no water usage. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/officials-in-fla-using-electrical-data-to-catch-water-squatters 5/3/2012 11:10:00 AM MOBILE, Ala. — Officials are warning nearby residents to be cautious if they happen to come into contact with any standing water and when cooking any seafood caught in the creek. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/over-4000-gallons-of-wastewater-spills-into-ala-creek 5/2/2012 11:08:00 AM DULUTH, Minn. — Staff at the park has taken numerous phone calls about the waterborne disease and believe this could cost them up to $500,000 after seeing a 25 percent drop in bookings and revenues. http://www.watertechonline.com/environmental-issues/article/water-park-suffering-after-dozens-of-possible-cases-of-cryptosporidiosis-discovered 5/1/2012 11:03:00 AM