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Author: getwetprojectblog
There’s big money for water quality issues in the federal infrastructure bill. What that means for Minnesota.
The largest parts of Minnesota’s $6.8 billion share of the $1.2 trillion federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are headed to roads, bridges and public transportation. But the biggest slice after that will help address an issue that affects cities and towns throughout Minnesota: clean water.
FOR FULL ARTICLE: https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2021/12/theres-big-money-for-water-quality-issues-in-the-federal-infrastructure-bill-what-that-means-for-minnesota/
Hundreds of military families sickened by contaminated Pearl Harbor water
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Key Honolulu aquifer may also be at risk as residents say they face stomach pain and headaches
FOR FULL ARTICLE: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/03/hawaii-drinking-water-contamination-navy
Navy held meetings with those affected by ongoing water issues; source, whether water is safe remains unknown
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Navy officials with Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam held several meetings with community members affected by the ongoing water issues.
FOR FULL ARTICLE: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/navy-to-hold-town-halls-with-housing-communities-affected-by-ongoing-water-issues/
How safe is your tap water? Here are Alabama utilities with the most serious contaminants
Most tap water in Alabama meets federal drinking water standards, but that doesn’t mean that it is free of contaminants like arsenic, lead and potentially harmful disinfection byproducts.
FULL ARTICLE: https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2021/11/06/alabama-utilities-how-to-know-if-tap-water-contaminated/6275034001/
Colorado intensifies efforts against ‘forever chemicals’ in water supplies
This fall Colorado has launched two new programs, one aimed at removing firefighting foam containing so-called “forever chemicals” from fire departments, military bases and other properties and an emergency grant program aimed at helping communities where the chemicals have appeared in drinking water.
Navy investigating chemical smell in drinking water at military housing; no current indication water is unsafe
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Navy officials are investigating reports of a chemical smell in the drinking water at multiple homes in military housing areas for Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ contaminate US tap water: Report
Decaying infrastructure and pollution from toxic “forever chemicals” are causing tens of millions of United States residents to drink contaminated water, increasing the risk of cancer and other ailments, according to a new report.
FULL ARTICLE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/3/dangerous-forever-chemicals-contaminate-us-tap-water-report
San Francisco declares a water shortage emergency and urges residents to cut usage
San Francisco declared a water shortage emergency and is calling for a 10% reduction across its regional system, Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
FULL ARTICLE: https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/24/us/san-francisco-water-shortage-emergency/index.html
Multiple water main breaks shut down downtown San Diego roadways
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Several roadways and parts of busy freeways in the downtown San Diego area were closed Monday morning as public utilities crews worked to repair multiple water main breaks.
