One of the biggest issues noted in the Great Lakes area is the fact that it has all been re-engineered for human habitation, which has altered the natural ecosystem of rainwater with the lakes, …
EPA Study Declares Fracking in U.S. Not Harmful to Drinking Water
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 …
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Asset Management Principles to Consider in Finding Suitable Leak Detection Gadgets
Still addressing the question in the previous blog post, "Locating Water System Problems Using GIS and Remote Sensing Tools", Heather and Ross shared basic principles in determining the right …
Carlsbad Wants to Prove Desalination is Worthwhile in California
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 …
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Locating Water System Problems Using GIS and Remote Sensing Tools
Is there any GIS or remote sensing tools for homing in on water system problems and identifying the areas where you need to do the work? Heather: There are certain GIS tools that can be used …
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Water Rationing Lifted in Taiwan as Worst Drought Ends
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 …
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