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June 2010

EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Meetings on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study

Posted Tue, 2010/06/22 - 2:33pm by RCAP

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting four public information meetings on their proposed study of the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and its potential impacts on drinking water. Hydraulic fracturing is a process that aids access to natural gas or oil from shale and other geological formations.

Technical Assistance Helps Whitley County, Kentucky, Gain a New Community Water System

Posted Mon, 2010/06/21 - 2:26pm by RCAP

Location: Whitley County in southeast Kentucky

 

Rural Revitalization in Donaldson, Minnesota

Posted Mon, 2010/06/21 - 11:18am by RCAP

 

EPA Seeks Comments on Consultation Policy with Indian Tribes

Posted Wed, 2010/06/16 - 10:53am by RCAP
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting comments from federally recognized tribes on the proposed EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes.

From Cleveland's Daily Banner: "Contaminated well results in illness for Bradley family"

Posted Mon, 2010/06/07 - 9:32am by RCAP

The article posted on June 2, 2010, from the Cleveland Daily Banner profiles a Tennessee family's struggle with illness caused by the consumption of untreated water from their private well. The Gentry family's story is a cautionary tale regarding the dangers of failing to treat a drinking water source. RCAP is committed to improving community health by providing the necessary resources for clean drinking water systems in rural areas.

From Physorg.com: Efforts underway at Virginia Tech to address deterioration of nation's water pipes

Posted Fri, 2010/06/04 - 1:52pm by RCAP
Provided by Virginia Tech
May 26th, 2010

 

More than two million miles of the nation's infrastructure of water and wastewater pipes is nearing the end of its usefulness, but the mostly underground facilities often do not attract much attention because of this "invisibility," said Sunil Sinha, Virginia Tech associate professor of civil and environmental engineering (CEE).

EPA to Initiate Rulemaking to Reduce Harmful Effects of Sanitary Sewer Overflows

Posted Wed, 2010/06/02 - 12:04pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating  rulemaking to better protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and basement backups. In many cities, SSOs and basement backups occur because of blockages, broken pipes and excessive water flowing into the pipes.

New "Water You Waiting For" Video

Posted Wed, 2010/06/02 - 9:48am by RCAP

A new video, "Water You Waiting For" is now available for viewing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website. Produced by EPA as part of the agency's efforts to promote water sector careers as green jobs, the "Water You Waiting For" video is designed for high school and vocational students.