Sentences with phrase «water contamination»

Other studies have been finding an effect to property values too, particularly due to a perceived risk among the public of water contamination of living near the wells.

There have been incidents of drinking water contamination, usually in households using private well water.

The town of about 1,600 is the latest to be dealing with water contamination issues.

The risk of water contamination from fracking remains largely unknown.

Students are presented with state - of - the - art technologies for dealing with water contamination.

But what good is that when potential water contamination doesn't respect human - made boundaries above ground, when the increased traffic from fracking has to travel through towns that opt out?

There are two ways we can be exposed to these chemicals: through water contamination and by air pollution.

These include the ones initiated just this week that call for coal companies to mitigate and even eliminate water contamination near mines.

The board took several months to approve the plan out of concern over possible water contamination.

That's not to say that fracking shouldn't be highly regulated and monitored for environmental concerns like water contamination and methane leaking.

The commission has also cited the potential for groundwater and surface water contamination.

But the controversial use of «fracking» does not seem to be a safety risk as regards water contamination.

The fatal mutation is believed to be due to toxic water contamination.

Many times the issue is a bad ingredient in any particular food item, but can also include water contamination or failure to maintain a clean environment within local health department guidelines.

The study was released as water contamination made news headlines.

The methods also provide a basis for determining whether water contamination constitutes a health risk or not.

However, this study highlights the need for improved surveillance systems and targeted investigations of water - related outbreaks in order to determine the direct link between water contamination and drug - resistant infection.

I describe my recent posts on ways to identify gas leaks or prove — one way or the other — if water contamination came from a particular well.

The standards focus on better well construction to minimize water contamination, but many see them as a brake on the oil and gas boom fueling the economy and energy security.

It means the risks of drinking water contamination can be managed.

But the controversial use of «fracking» does not appear to be a safety risk as regards water contamination.

Steve McLaughlin's fellow state Assembly members may not be planning hearings on PFOA water contamination in Hoosick Falls, but the Schaghticoke Republican said he's prepared to convene his own.

Sen. Kathy Marchione, a Capital Region Republican who has come under fire for her response to the PFOA water contamination crisis in her district — particularly for her refusal to call for or hold hearings on the matter — is trying to do some damage control.

Seggos» nomination was moved forward by the Senate environmental committee on Tuesday, though he faced questions about water contamination in Hoosick Falls.

On Tuesday, August 30 at 10:30 a.m., the state Senate will hold a long - awaited hearing on water contamination in Hoosick Falls.

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer today became the highest - ranking state Democrat to call for federal hearings into the Hoosick Falls water contamination crisis.

McLaughlin became a vocal advocate during the PFOA water contamination crisis in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh, vowing to continue his crusade for clean water.

As officials continue grappling with the PFOS water contamination issue in Newburgh, thoughts are turning to the distant future — to creating a watershed model replicable throughout New York.

Weitz and Luxenberg has filed the first personal injury claim in the Hoosick Falls water contamination case.

«Control of Ground Water Contamination at an Active Uranium Mill,» Ground Water Monitoring Review, Spring 1985.

The Journal editorial board applauds state Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D - Durango, for her bill introduced last month to hold future mine operators responsible for water contamination caused by their...

Cuomo blamed the EPA and New York's past as a manufacturing hub for water contamination problems in his state of the state speeches.

Gillibrand said that because so little is known about the effects of PFOA, especially when young children are exposed, legislators should «rewrite the law» that allows for medical monitoring of 9/11 first responders to include residents affected by water contamination.

Written testimony, Joint Senate Health and Environmental Conservation Committee Hearing on Drinking Water Contamination at Hoosick Falls, August 2016 (and cover letter)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration signaled Thursday it will willingly participate in an investigation being called by the House Oversight Committee into water contamination issues in upstate New York.

Graber had been one of the Cuomo administration's key figures handling water contamination issues in Hoosick Falls.

«The state's comprehensive response to help Hoosick Falls recover from water contamination caused by Saint Gobain and Honeywell has been unprecedented.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will take part in a roundtable discussion of the ongoing water contamination crisis with residents of Hoosick and Petersburgh at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Hoosick Falls High School auditorium, 21187 Route 22.

Environmentalists, though, raised concerns over water contamination and air pollution and they staunchly fought the permitting of drilling in the state.

A Hudson Valley congressman has called on the Department of Defense to investigate water contamination in Newburgh.

For example, the Bioenergy Technologies Office has helped a company develop a process for making commercial airliner biofuel (now being tested by Boeing), and it sponsored research by public university scientists investigating how a bioenergy crop can help prevent water contamination from fertilizer runoff.

In this role he assisted in several of the nation's largest water contamination cases, representing...

In an about face on Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan announced his chamber will hold public hearings in the village of Hoosick Falls next month to discuss water contamination concerns.

«The purpose of this hearing is to examine water contamination situations and assess the effectiveness and implementation of laws and public policies in protecting water quality and public health.»

Not only does this leasing portend more greenhouse gases, the prospect of more mining promises more air pollution, more water contamination, diminished wildlife, and more barren, unreclaimed land.

Fecal water contamination occurs when excreta from humans or animals enter a water source due to e.g. sewage leakage or inadequate wastewater treatment.

In 2008 about half the area of all rivers and lakes were under water contamination advisories, 80 % of which was due to mercury pollution.

Join the PFC Water Contamination Litigation Group at their annual business meeting.