The Hidden Dangers Of Water - Natural Health And Longevity Resource Center, The Article on the contamination of drinking water in the US. More than one third of all waterways are reported to be unsuitable for fishing or swimming because of pollution. Most contaminants are sewage and bacteria, fertilizer, toxic metals, oil and grease. http://www.all-natural.com/water.html
Extractions: An EPA report on the status of the nation's lakes, rivers, and estuaries says that while water quality is not getting worse in America, neither is any progress being made. More than one third of all waterways are reported to be unsuitable for fishing or swimming because of pollution. Most contaminants are sewage and bacteria, fertilizer, toxic metals, oil and grease. Typical sources of the pollution include runoff from farms, industrial waste, and city sewer discharge. Newsweek : "Several million Americans are drinking water that is potentially hazardous due to chemical or bacterial contamination." L.A. Times : "Communities with drinking water contamination by chemicals are being hit with strange patterns of illness." ABC Network News : "U.S. Industries...generate some 88,000,000 pounds of toxic wastes a year, 90 percent of which, the E.PA. estimates, are improperly disposed." The New York Times, June 2, 1995: "More than 1 in 5 Americans unknowingly drink tap water polluted with feces, radiation or other contaminants...Nearly 1,000 deaths each year and at least 400,000 cases of waterborne illness may be attributed to contaminated water. . " Houston Chronicle
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Centre For Science And Environment (CSE) Home Page International consortium dedicated to promoting democracy and sustainability. Headquartered in New Delhi. Campaign topics include biodiversity, climate change, air pollution, water pollution, forest management, rainwater harvesting, and people and wildlife . http://www.cseindia.org/
TEACH: Water Pollution In The Great Lakes water pollution in the Great Lakes water pollution is defined as a change in the chemical,physical and biological health of a waterway due to human activity. http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/pollution/water/water1.html
Extractions: The pollution of our waterways became a national issue in June of 1969, the day that the Cuyahoga River, flowing through Cleveland, Ohio, on its way to Lake Erie, caught on fire because it was so polluted. Although this was not the first time that the Cuyahoga River had been in flames, the 1969 fire caught the attention of the nation and the fight began for increased water pollution controls, which eventually led to the Great Lakes Water Quality Act and Clean Water Act in the 1970s. Water pollution is defined as a change in the chemical, physical and biological health of a waterway due to human activity. Ways that humans have affected the quality of the Great Lakes water over the centuries include sewage disposal, toxic contamination through heavy metals and pesticides, overdevelopment of the water's edge, runoff from agriculture and urbanization, and air pollution.
Sierra Club Home Page: Explore, Enjoy And Protect The Planet The Sierra Club has chapters throughout the United States and Canada that offer opportunities for local involvement, activism and outings. Links to chapter sites. Current priority campaigns Sprawl Solutions, Protecting Wildlands, Forests and Logging, water and Factory Farm pollution, Global Warming, Human Rights, Population Stabilization and Responsible Trade. Provide information and resources on many issues. http://www.sierraclub.org
Extractions: Select an Issue Clean Water Energy Global Population Human Rights Protect National Forests Responsible Trade Stop Sprawl Stop Global Warming Wildlands Campaign More Issues Select a Place Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
NRDC: Clean Water & Oceans Provides information on water issues including oceans, pollution, drinking water, everglades, conservation and restoration. http://www.nrdc.org/water/
Extractions: Whether it's the stream that meanders through town, the lake where we fish and swim, the majestic ocean beaches that inspire our awe of nature, or simply the glass of water we drink, clean water is essential to our well-being. NRDC fights to safeguard drinking water, to protect, preserve and restore our rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and coastal waters, and to promote conservation and better water management in the arid western states. America's wetlands, which provide critical wildlife habitat and reduce pollution and flooding, are drained, filled and polluted at an alarming rate. This July 2002 report from NRDC and the National Wildlife Federation looks at the potentially damaging consequences of a January 2001 Supreme Court decision regarding "isolated wetlands" and illustrates the vital role these areas play in ecosystems across the United States.
Altech Environment Environmental engineering specialist in water/wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste management, contaminated soil/groundwater remediation. http://www.altech-env.com/
Locating New Page.... Location, type, and performance of HUDfunded activies and select EPA information on brownfields, hazardous wastes, air pollution and waste water discharges. http://www.hud.gov/emaps/
Extractions: Community Responses to Runoff Pollution This May 1999 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council documents some of the most effective strategies being employed by communities around the country to control urban runoff pollution, which is among the top sources of water contamination in the country today. The collection of 100 case studies compiled and evaluated here is intended to serve as a guide for local decisionmakers, municipal officials, and environmental activists; it is also a resource for citizens concerned about the quality of their local environment. Added in October 2001 is a new chapter on low-impact development, which has emerged as a simple, effective and economical stormwater strategy that also carries a broader aesthetic appeal. For printed copies of the original report, or a CD ROM that includes color photographs and the new chapter on low-impact development, see our Publications List
Pollution Control Provider Offers water waste treatment and air pollution control systems. http://www.pollutioncontrolbusiness.com
Extractions: For local beach info NRDC's 12th annual survey of water quality monitoring and public notification programs at U.S. beaches finds that beach closings and swimmer advisories rose 19 percent from 2000 to 2001, reflecting better monitoring and reporting, but also pointing to major water pollution problems. The survey, published in August 2002, is based on information reported for 2001. Maps providing beach-by-beach ratings are a web-only feature of the report.
Zephyr Newsletter Regional newsletter covering local and national news about air pollution, water, wastewater, solid wastes, and environmental management. http://trfn.clpgh.org/wpawma/zephyr.htm
Extractions: From the Chair: By: Jill Merrill, Chair, Allegheny Mountain Section (jmerrill@air-comp.com) From the Chair By: Jill Merrill, Chair, Allegheny Mountain Section ( jmerrill@air-comp.com Thanks to Todd Aukerman of Bayer Corporation for a great luncheon program for the AMS in February. Todd discussed the procedures he developed for conducting security vulnerability assessments at chemical facilities in the post September 11 era. Although there has never been a terrorist attack on a U.S. chemical facility, Todd noted several stories illustrating that the potential threat to chemical plants from terrorists is real, including a recent security alert issued by the FBI to Houston petrochemical plants. Among the potential threat to chemical plants noted were chemical release, theft, contamination (resulting in food or crop damage) and economic (through the destruction of critical infrastructure). Todd stated that the philosophy of the security program was to deter, detect, delay and diminish the threat from any aggressor. The West Virginia chapter election will be final in early March. The Chapter plans to become active again in 2003, so look for some happenings in West Virginia in the upcoming months. The Erie chapter has had many good programs this year, including a February program on the new Pennsylvania Administration and the role of the safety versus environmental professional in the workplace.
Ames, Iowa Water And Pollution Control Department Administration water Plant water pollution Control Facility water Meter Laboratory Flood Watch Tips, Tricks Troubles Related Sites. http://www.city.ames.ia.us/waterweb/default.htm
Water Pollution Project - Hong Kong And The World! Four Hong Kong kids in a school called HKIS tell about the problem of water pollution in Hong Kong and worldwide. Includes photos. http://members.tripod.com/water_pollution_hk/default.htm
Extractions: Water Pollution (Overview) Water Pollution (General) Water Pollution in Hong Kong Endangered Species ... Bibliography Dickson Kent Chad Eri The web page is made by Dickson and Chad. Articles are by Kent and Eri. News Flash: (April 20th, 2002) Hello everyone! I'm back to reconstruct the web page! Yeah! This site has been up for 2 years! And it's so popular! Please come here frequently around June, where my summer holiday starts. I'm going to put a flash intro very soon! I'm already a High School student! It's hard to have time to fix my site. Yes! It's almost done! Oh yeah. By the way. I don't know why the site loads so slow... dunno why. This is a project done by some 7th graders in Hong Kong, attending Hong Kong International School. This is a project we are giving to the world, because it is a subject that concerns all of us around the world. This is not only for our water pollution project, but for the world to know about. We have put this project together, to help animals, and the next generation, to have a better world. It is up to us students of this generation to look toward. This is a matter that has been going on for years. Why do people say, "A better environment starts at home, but no one is cooperating to help this matter." So as you go through our project we hope you will reflect and do things to help this world, to become a better environment.
Pollution Prevention (P2) Pays - N.C. Division Of Pollution Prevention And Envir Information and education resources on recycling, environmental management systems, and pollution preventionCategory Science Environment pollution Prevention and Recycling Technical Resources. Industrial water Conservation, Industryspecific pollutionprevention techniques, Technical documents, more News/Information. http://www.p2pays.org/
Green Party Of Iran - Hezb-e-sabz Hayeh Iran Includes news articles about Iran's drought, air and water pollution, agriculture, flora and fauna. http://www.iran-e-sabz.org/news/news.html
MoDNR Water Issues State Parks and Historic Sites water Protection Soil Conservation Public Drinkingwater Soil water Conservation water pollution, Department Home Page, Site http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/water.htm
Extractions: Divisions and Programs Administrative Support Air and Land Protection Air Pollution Control Environmental Services Hazardous Waste Land Reclamation Solid Waste Mgmt. Administration Dam Safety Geological Survey Land Survey Water Resources Energy Center Environmental Assistance State Historic Preservation State Parks and Historic Sites Public Drinking Water Water Pollution Water Issues The department has several divisions and programs that deal with water issues. The Missouri Forest Products Association (MFPA) has initiated a hotline for citizens who have observed possible improper timber harvesting practices, according to Cory Ridenhour, MFPA executive director. The purpose of the Forestry Inconsistent Practices Program hotline - (573) 681-9358 - is to give people the opportunity to report suspected cases of timber harvesting that do not follow the association's best management practices, Ridenhour said.
MoDNR Outreach And Assistance Center Compliance Assistance We aid businesses in Missouri with compliance issues onair pollution, water pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste management http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/oac/
Extractions: Divisions and Programs Administrative Support Air and Land Protection Air Pollution Control Environmental Services Hazardous Waste Land Reclamation Solid Waste Mgmt. Administration Dam Safety Geological Survey Land Survey Water Resources Energy Center Environmental Assistance State Historic Preservation State Parks and Historic Sites Public Drinking Water Water Pollution Outreach and Assistance Center OAC Home Environmental Assistance Energy Center Historic Preservation ... Urban Offices The Outreach and Assistance Center includes offices that provide direct assistance and information to citizens, business, farmers, schools and local governments. Citizens Technical Assistance and Information - We assist individual citizens with a wide variety of environmental, energy and historic preservation information.
Woonasquatucket Watershed Organization concerned with water quality, sprawl, and pollution in this river of northern Rhode Island. Information about issues and organization activities, a watershed map, and related information and links on water quality and watershed protection. http://envstudies.brown.edu/thesis/2001/rawlins/WRWCpage/index.htm
Extractions: The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Bulletin: Action Plan Survey now online! .. What is important? .. Take 10 minutes! .. News, events and additions in What's New! Next Council meeting : May 6, 5:30pm This page is viewed best with Internet Explorer Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council 56 Pine Street, Suite 3B Providence, RI 02903 Tel: 401 455 8880 Fax: 401 331 6840 Warning: This site is still in its beginning stages of development. To suggest, comment, or correct information, please email: Melanie Rawlins Action Plan Survey is Online! What do you think is important? Do you have any specific projects you want addressed? This is your chance. We need you. Take me to the survey!