NC Community Could Be Without Wastewater Services For Years Following Hurricane Helene

Helene caused widespread destruction, washing away homes and businesses and claiming dozens of lives. Spruce Pine’s 15,000 residents are urged not to flush toilets, which will send untreated wastewater into local rivers and streams. Officials are concerned about significant health and environmental impact, which would include the spread of bacteria and diseases

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Read more about the article After Three Decades, Narragansett CSO Project Nears Completion
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After Three Decades, Narragansett CSO Project Nears Completion

The Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC) began work on the monumental project known as RestoredWaters RI back in 1993 to address long-standing pollution issues in Narragansett Bay. This initiative, which is part of a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Abatement Program, has the ongoing aim of improving water quality, supporting marine life, and boosting Rhode Island's economy.

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Mexico City Nearly Out Of Drinking Water

Mexico City is home to 21 million people, making it the sixth largest city in the world. Residents painted a bleak picture of their lives, recycling used bathwater to flush toilets and relying on bottled water for drinking. Many have claimed to have had no running water for months, while others say what little water does come from the taps has a foul odor and is completely unusable, let alone drinkable

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Read more about the article One Year After Train Derailment, East Palestine Wastewater Disposal Plan Under Fire
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One Year After Train Derailment, East Palestine Wastewater Disposal Plan Under Fire

As a region recovers from one of the most devastating environmental catastrophes in recent memory, its residents are fighting against the disposal plans for the resulting wastewater. “It’s been a…

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