Water


Trilogy System Cleans and Powers Up Well Heads

Utah State University lab and Purestream Technology are creating an oil and gas well head solution for air emissions and wastewater.

Colorado Air Act Targets Xcel Energy's Coal Plants

Governor Ritter and lawmakers expect broad-based state plans will take care of regional haze and potentially unpopular federal mandates.

Jackson Outlines New Drinking Water Vision

EPA will begin addressing contaminants in groups and has identified four carcinogenic compounds that merit stricter regulation.

WEF, IWA Name First World Water Day Winners

Groups and individuals were chosen for outstanding achievement in boosting awareness of water quality issues.

SAGR Testing Ports

Submerged Attached Growth Reactors

For simple, low-cost solutions for wastewater treatment, Submerged Attached Growth Reactors downstream of primary lagoons provide a practical means to comply with nutrient rules, even in cold climates.

Agency Offers Revised Guidance on Public Notification Rule

EPA's handbooks target regions and states responsible for enforcing the Safe Drinking Water Act and offer guidance on public notification rule compliance.



EPA Cites Illinois DOT for Stormwater Violations

The state agency implemented erosion controls, conducted inspections, maintained records and also paid a $100,000 penalty related to activities on Route 22/12 in Lake Zurich.

EPA, DOE Expand Energy Star Product Testing

Agencies join forces to strengthen the brand, which seeks to save consumers money on their energy bills.

NuStar Pipeline to Pay Penalty, Install Alarms

The Texas-based pipeline company failed to have spill response plans at eight of its facilities and will pay a $450,000 civil penalty and $768,000 for a supplemental environmental project.

Children's Health Not What It Used to Be — for the Kids or EPA

A Government Accountability Office report points out gaps in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's planning and strategy to protect the health of children and offers solutions.

EPA Reallocates Funding for Hydraulic Fracturing Study

Agency first seeks guidance from the Science Advisory Board's Environmental Engineering Committee to develop the research plan.

110 Organizations Earn Energy Star Recognition

From promoting products and practices to reaching superior energy efficiency, companies such as California Edison, Cemex, Servidyne, Panasonic Home & Environment Co., Kimberly Clark, and CB Richard Ellis Group are making their marks.

Layne Christensen Commits to Cadiz Water Project

Based on the CH2M Hill study of natural recharge in the aquifer system, Cadiz is developing a groundwater management plan providing for the safe and environmentally-sound, long-term withdrawal of enough clean water.

Fisker Karma

Congressional Inaction Is Cleantech's Biggest Stumbling Block

In a Q&A with EPonline, CleanTech OC's Executive Director, Michael Levin, assesses the burgeoning industry in California.

NJDEP Hires Centauri Labs for Radiochemical Analysis

The laboratory will test provide analyses for gamma spectroscopy, gross alpha/beta, strontium-89/90, tritium, and iodine-131 in milk, air particulate, charcoal cartridges, soil, fish, vegetation, and aquatic sediment.

Web Forum Seeks Input on How to Best Protect America's Waters

Until its April conference, EPA is seeking ideas about how to restore the nation's waters and create sustainable communities.

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