NRWA’s Rural Water Wire for 10/07/2021
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Category: News
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/10/14/biden-harris-administration-invests-272-million-improve-rural-water Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
Langley names new public works director | South Whidbey Record
https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/langley-names-new-public-works-director/ Continue reading Langley names new public works director | South Whidbey Record
Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water
Public Comment Period August 4–September 3, 2021 In response to a petition received by the State Board of Health (board) to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, the board is proposing revisions to chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies (Group A rule). In addition, the board is proposing revisions to the companion rule, chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification and data reporting rule (Lab rule). Rulemaking Activities, Office of Drinking Water :: Washington State Department of Health Continue reading Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water
Marijuana farmers blamed for water theft as drought grips American west
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/23/water-theft-marijuana-farmers-california-american-west?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Continue reading Marijuana farmers blamed for water theft as drought grips American west
Real Water, a premium bottled water, recalled amid death and liver illnesses
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/21/real-water-alkalized-liver-illness-death?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Drink tap water! Continue reading Real Water, a premium bottled water, recalled amid death and liver illnesses
Seattle council approves plan to raise water, sewage, waste and drainage rates more than 20% by 2026 | The Seattle Times
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-council-approves-plan-to-raise-water-sewage-waste-and-drainage-rates-more-than-20-by-2026/ Continue reading Seattle council approves plan to raise water, sewage, waste and drainage rates more than 20% by 2026 | The Seattle Times
Texas Winter Storm Cripples Power, Water Systems
https://www.circleofblue.org/2021/world/texas-winter-storm-cripples-power-water-systems/?mc_cid=3284bc5209&mc_eid=ba0190ee32 Continue reading Texas Winter Storm Cripples Power, Water Systems
Texas water nightmare adds to power crisis as new winter storm moves in
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-contending-water-nightmare-top-power-crisis-n1258208 Continue reading Texas water nightmare adds to power crisis as new winter storm moves in
Are wildfires contaminating your drinking water? — High Country News – Know the West
https://www.hcn.org/articles/wildfires-pollution-are-wildfires-contaminating-your-drinking-water Continue reading Are wildfires contaminating your drinking water? — High Country News – Know the West
In California, 1 million people lack access to clean water (When you can’t drink the water) — High Country News – Know the West
https://www.hcn.org/issues/52.12/south-pollution-in-california-1-million-people-lack-access-to-clean-water Continue reading In California, 1 million people lack access to clean water (When you can’t drink the water) — High Country News – Know the West
The Rising Tide Underfoot
Implications for water systems in areas on Whidbey where coastal flooding occurs. https://www.hakaimagazine.com/features/the-rising-tide-underfoot/ Continue reading The Rising Tide Underfoot
South Whidbey water system tests positive for E. Coli (South Whidbey Record)
Who Regulates U.S. Drinking Water, and How?
https://www.circleofblue.org/2020/world/explainer-who-regulates-u-s-drinking-water-and-how/?mc_cid=e4edff0dce&mc_eid=0677d1f00b Continue reading Who Regulates U.S. Drinking Water, and How?
Texas residents warned of tap water tainted with brain-eating microbe
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/26/texas-tap-water-tainted-brain-eating-microbe?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Continue reading Texas residents warned of tap water tainted with brain-eating microbe