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A new EPA draft assessment finally gives an evaluation that will make oil and gas companies leap with enthusiastic applause: hydraulic fracturing or "fracking", when done properly, has no negative impact on drinking water sources. This much anticipated, Congress-initiated study, released this …
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The largest desalination plant in the Western Hemisphere is under construction in Carlsbad, California. Not everybody is happy about it, but Poseidon Water, the company building the plant and for desalination across the globe, the opening of the plant later this year is an opportunity to try and …
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Taiwan has experienced its worst drought in 67 years over the last few months, but with a downpour of seasonal rain, the drought was declared finished this month. However, severe water rationing was put in place for the duration of the drought, and compared to the rationing that Californian's …
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On May 28th Los Angeles authorities announced that two separate drainage systems would be built underground to capture Stormwater runoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Mayor Eric Garcetti is concerned that the water runoff from the airport is both being wasted and causing pollution …
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The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago built the largest phosphorus recovery facility in the world at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, which opened in 2016. Phosphorus and other nutrients are usually lost during wastewater treatment, but executive director David St. …
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Infrastructure is fast becoming a very popular investment choice. However, some individuals believe that the market is not as secure as it could be, mostly due to the competition that occurs between infrastructure companies. This competition causes perfectly sound infrastructure like toll …
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In the middle of the dry, Sonoran Desert of Arizona, the Wuertz family (and several others) have been farming cotton for generations. This was once considered an exciting accomplishment, but now it weighs on their consciences, as this now unneeded crop siphons so much of Arizona's limited water …
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The South Platte River that flows into Nebraska has been recently high but flooding impact has been limited. Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) board spent almost $17 million over the last few years to rehabilitate three Dawson County irrigation canals to deal with the excess water …
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According to a study that began last year, San Angelo, Texas, has less than 15 months of water before it is all dried up. In light of this knowledge, the city is very seriously considering turning to potable reuse as a source of drinking water. The city's water utility director, Bill Riley, …
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On Friday the 15th of May, 2015, Washington's Governor, Jay Inslee declared a statewide drought emergency. Concerned with the lack of snowpack (sitting at a mere 16% capacity) and a dry, early fire season, Gov. Inslee said, "We're seeing things happen at this time of year we just haven't seen …
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Detroit, Michigan is soon to discover whether an innovative landscape concept is known as "blue infrastructure" will work to save taxpayers money. Blue infrastructure is the practice of using ponds, fields, and other more natural settings as the depository of rainwater and snowmelt from sewers …
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On 25 May 2015, for several days, Texas was hit hard by severe storms, flooding, and tornado warnings. Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in 24 counties in addition to 13 counties that were mobilized earlier. Based on forecasts, the weather was only expected to worsen throughout …
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