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RCAC staff member will serve on advisory board to EPA
RCAC is proud to announce that Blanca Surgeon, New Mexico environmental staff member, has been nominated to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) for a two-year term. Read More>>
EPA and USDA create a partnership to improve drinking water systems and develop workforce in rural communities
From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a national partnership to protect Americans’ health by improving rural drinking water and wastewater systems. Nationwide, small water and sewage treatment facilities with limited funding and resources face challenges due to rising costs and aging equipment and pipes. Read More>>
Climate change hurts Indian tribes disproportionately, report finds
By Aileo Weinmann, National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation released a report entitled Indian Tribes, Climate-Induced Weather Extremes, and the Future for Indian Country. The report details how climate change is adversely and disproportionately affecting Indian Tribes in North America. Read More>>
Investigation begins to track suspected pollution from the Lahaina wastewater facility
From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The University of Hawaii (UH) will measure how long it takes for wastewater from the Lahaina, Hawaii, sewage treatment facility to flow to the near-shore ocean water. UH scientists will inject a tracer dye into the facility’s underground injection wells and monitor areas where fresh water seeps into the ocean for signs of the dye. Read More>>
Water storage: The next generation
By Ed Ritchie, Water Efficiency
There are many water tanks throughout the U.S. that have seen their 100th birthday and continue working for their water districts. The owners of those Centenarians have found that restoration and maintenance pay great dividends, but before we explore the options, let’s examine some unique designs and methods employed on the newest generation of water tanks. Read More>>
Energized efficiency
By Lyn Corum, Water Efficiency
The opportunities and challenges the water industry is facing have not been recognized by many in the industry, says Terry Brueck, President and CEO of EMA, Inc., a consulting firm for water utility operations and management. Many utilities are not able to get a good handle on their baseline energy use and what it foretells for their future. Read More>>
EPA gets poor grade on keeping drinking water clean
By Kimberly Hirai, High Country News
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was recently reprimanded for its regulation of drinking water and the selection process it uses to select candidates for contaminant regulation. On the bright side, the agency is trying to ensure rural water systems pass muster. Read more >>
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