Viewing news archive for November, 2011
New York commences hearings on fracking rules
Posted on November 15th, 2011 under Construction and Oilfields, Wastewater News, Water Regulations
New York is preparing to tackle the exceedingly controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing, or 'fracking' as it is more commonly known.The Empire State is moving to decide whether it will [...]
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Nebraska city mulls privatizing its wastewater treatment plant
Posted on November 14th, 2011 under Wastewater News, Water Regulations
A city in Nebraska is mulling whether to privatize the management of its wastewater treatment plant.City officials in Grand Island are deciding whether to shift the body in charge of operating its was [...]
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Lawmakers mull allowing fracking in Delaware River Watershed
Posted on November 11th, 2011 under Construction and Oilfields, Wastewater News, Water Regulations
Hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as fracking, has become an increasingly controversial issue throughout the U.S., especially as the gas drilling technique has become more popular. States like [...]
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Indiana battling blue-green algae blooms, their growth spurred by agricultural runoff
Posted on November 10th, 2011 under Agricultural Runoff, Lake and Pond Algae Control, Wastewater News, Water Regulations
Public officials in Indiana have been struggling to contend with rapidly rising pollution levels in many of the states waterways. The Environmental Protection Agency and the state's environmental [...]
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California group files lawsuit against federal government for failing to enforce water quality laws
Posted on November 9th, 2011 under Agricultural Runoff, Lake and Pond Algae Control, Wastewater News, Water Regulations
California elected leaders have aggressively worked to overhaul the state's environmental protection laws. The state's initiatives have mimicked those of the federal Environmental Protection A [...]
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