Articles tagged as: water
May 14, 2019
Logansport Drinking Water Pollution Makes EPA's National Priorities List
The citys wellfield is contaminated with PCE, a cancer-causing chemical used to degrease metal and in dry cleaning.
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
Great Lakes Water Levels Surge, Some Record Highs Predicted
Lake Superior and Lake Erie are expected to break records set decades ago. Records are not predicted for Lakes Michigan, Huron and Ontario, but they're still expected to rise significantly.
Read MoreApril 22, 2019
Purdue Researchers Discover New Alloy Which Could Replace Lead Plumbing Parts
Researchers say early tests show the blend of manganese and copper is stronger and easier to shape than current alternatives to lead plumbing parts.
Read MoreApril 18, 2019
EPA Guidance Could Reduce Oversight Of Coal Ash In Indiana Waterways
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a memo this week saying contamination in groundwater that feeds into rivers, streams, and lakes doesnt need to be regulated under the Clean Water Act.
Read MoreApril 5, 2019
ORSANCO Commissioners Urged Not To Change Pollution Standards
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission had proposed getting rid of its pollution control standards last year, but reversed course after public backlash.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
Ohio River Watchdog Won't Give Up Pollution Standards For States
After hearing more than 5,000 public comments urging ORSANCO not to nix its pollution standards, the commission has now come up with a compromise.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
A Water Crisis Is Growing In A Place You'd Least Expect It
The Great Lakes are one of the world's largest sources of fresh water, but many Americans in surrounding cities face a dark irony: They can't afford their rising water bills.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2018
EPA Grant To Address Regional Water Quality Issues
The award will be used to combat algal blooms which have been a consistent issue in bodies of water, due to changes in water temperature, as well as heavy rainfall and nutrient runoff.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2018
2 Hearings Set On Indiana American Water Rate Hike Request
The utility with about 302,000 Indiana customers is seeking a nearly 17 percent rate increase to help pay for more than $542 million of infrastructure investments.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2018
Groups Discuss Future Of Michindoh Aquifer
The Michindoh Aquifer is a prominent source of water for the corners of the three states -- Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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