Texas Winter Storm Cripples Power, Water Systems
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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
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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?
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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
Drinking Water Week Award – Jim Patton
Water Utilities’ Biggest Coronavirus Concern Is Staffing
Message from King Water on contingency plans
“First we are protecting our workers. We are no longer having morning meetings, cancelling all customer meetings and not allowing anyone into our offices. I have also instructed all the guys to stay away from all customers, maintain the ten foot distance. If we become short staffed, we will focus on the chlorinated and filtered systems and, of course, cancel all projects. We can actually manage with 3-4 guys, but it is tough, very tough. We’ve all talked and all know what we have to do, if it gets that bad. We also have a few other people we can … Continue reading Message from King Water on contingency plans
As Cities Suspend Shutoffs, Water Access and Hygiene at Front of Coronavirus Response
NRWA Files Groundbreaking Class Action Lawsuit Against PFAS Manufacturers for Making, Selling Toxic Chemicals
https://apnews.com/PR%20Newswire/be245c31e51b5bb13b871135439afe94 Continue reading NRWA Files Groundbreaking Class Action Lawsuit Against PFAS Manufacturers for Making, Selling Toxic Chemicals
Whidbey Island water systems respond to state’s draft rules on PFAS
Groundwater Awareness Week
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