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CDC Partners with NSPF to Create Cryptosporidium Outbreak Alert System    May 13, 08   NSPF System will send e-mail alerts after outbreaks [Full Story] Study Suggests Golf Course Pesticides May Affect Aquatic Life    May 2, 08   Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Study examined the effects of pesticides on fish near two Canadian golf courses [Full Story] NSF International Launches New Beverage Quality Program    May 1, 08   NSF International Certification program expands scope and reach to meet bottlers’ increasing needs around the globe [Full Story] Study Raises Concerns Over Silver Nanoparticles in Wastewater Treatment    Apr 30, 08   University of Missouri University of Missouri study suggests silver nanoparticles used to kill harmful bacteria may also destory benign bacteria used in wastewater treatment [Full Story] Invasive Mussels Focus of Workshop for Water-Supply Professionals    Apr 23, 08   AwwaRF Workshop in April was co-sponsored by AwwaRF, Southern Nevada Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California [Full Story] NSF Provides Documents Addressing Issues of Pharmaceuticals in Water    Apr 15, 08   NSF Information from NSF reaches a readership of more than 22.8 million [Full Story] NSF Provides Documents Addressing Issues of Pharmaceuticals in Water    Apr 14, 08   NSF International Press release was picked up and distributed to a readership of over 22.8 million [Full Story] Participation in World Water Monitoring Day Increased by 61% in 2007    Feb 28, 08   Water Environment Federation A total of 46,117 people monitored sites worldwide [Full Story] Researchers Discover Compounds that Inhibit Cryptosporidium    Feb 12, 08   Brandeis University Scientists at Brandeis and University of Georgia discover promising approach to treating cryptosporidiosis [Full Story] Researchers Release New Data on Walleye Methylmercury Contamination    Feb 7, 08   Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Data could help Ojibwe tribal members avoid methylmercury consumption [Full Story] Minnesota Releases Interim Report on POU Study    Feb 4, 08   WQA, Lake Elmo Leader Report reviews effectiveness of POU treatment devices in removing PFCs from drinking water [Full Story] AwwaRF to Study How Climate Change Affects Drinking Water Supply    Jan 31, 08   AwwaRF Initiative will allocate $500,000 to fund ongoing research [Full Story] Scientists Study Pollutants in Arizona Rivers    Jan 21, 08   The Arizona Republic Teams from three universities are studying the levels of endocrine disruptors in the state's rivers [Full Story] AwwaRF Publishes Report on Hydrocarbon Impact    Jan 17, 08   AwwaRF Report examines impact of hydrocarbons on plastic pipes and gaskets [Full Story] Minnesota Communities to be Tested for PFCs    Jan 14, 08   WQA and the Lake Elmo Leader Biomonitoring project to measure PFC levels in adults in Lake Elmo area [Full Story] High Nitrate Levels Found in Wash. Elementary School's Water    Jan 7, 08   The Yakima Herald-Republic and WQA Testing showed a nitrate level of 10.36 ppm [Full Story] University Study Examines Salinity, Water Tables in Arkansas Valley    Jan 2, 08   The Pueblo Chieftain Colorado State University study looks at the effects of large-scale water changes in the Arkansas Valley [Full Story] China’s Drinking Water Shortage Grows    Dec 17, 07   USA Today One million people lack drinking water in southern China [Full Story] Well Water Quality Tested Near S.C. Nuclear Plant    Dec 10, 07   South Carolina Now S.C. DHEC to test water quality of home sites near H.B. Robinson nuclear plant [Full Story] Public Can Comment on Plan to Protect Mississippi River    Nov 21, 07   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Public comments are invited regarding actions to prevent nutrients from flowing into the Mississippi River. [Full Story] Wastewater May Become “Fuel Water”    Nov 20, 07   NeoSeeker/Penn State Penn State researchers are investigating a way to make hydrogen fuel out of waste. [Full Story] Fluoride Shortage Affects Drinking Water    Nov 19, 07   Evansville Courier Press; Evansville, Ind A fluoride shortage in Evansville, Ind. has meant several months without fluoride in the water. [Full Story] Georgia Farmers Worried about Water Resources    Nov 19, 07   The Associated Press Georgia farmers, who depend on irrigation to sustain their crops, are concerned about losing their irrigation water to Atlanta. [Full Story] Missing the Mark    Nov 12, 07   Times News; Twin Falls, Idaho Uranium in Jackpot's water is causing concern. [Full Story] Schools, Hospital Combat Greenville Water Woes    Nov 12, 07   The Herald Greenville Water Authority’s boil advisory will likely remain in effect until Nov. 21, the day before Thanksgiving, while the treatment plant’s filtration system is repaired. [Full Story] Study Examines Climate Change’s Effect on Drinking Water Supply and Quality    Nov 8, 07   AwwaRF This AwwaRF study gives water providers a realistic grasp of the nature of the risks posed by climate change. [Full Story] Expert on Lead Points to Aging Water Pipes in U.S.    Nov 8, 07   Earth & Sky Radio Old U.S. pipe infrastructures should be an area of concern, especially since many of these pipes are made of lead. [Full Story] Concrete Choices for the Environment    Nov 5, 07   ForConstructionPros.com A new and more environmentally friendly concrete may help solve stormwater woes. [Full Story] EPA Approves First Clean Air Act Plan for Reducing Air Pollution Developed by a Tribe    Oct 31, 07   Environmental Protection Agency The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has emerged as an environmental leader. [Full Story] RBC Launches $50 Million Blue Water Project and Unveils Global Environmental Blueprint    Oct 31, 07   Canada Newswire RBC’s Blue Water Project supports projects dedicated to water conservation, watershed protection, access to clean drinking water and other water-related issues. [Full Story] MRSA “Super Bug” Not Ozone Resistant    Oct 30, 07   International Ozone Association While the “super bug” MRSA is taking its toll on hospitals and nursing homes, studies have shown that ozone can be an effective means of combating it. [Full Story] Pond Scum May Have Bright Future    Oct 26, 07   The Moultrie Observer; Moultrie, GA The phrase “lower than pond scum” has often been thrown around, but that image may change as pond scum may be used as an alternative energy source. [Full Story] Website Teaches Children the Importance of Washing Their Hands    Oct 24, 07   NSF The cutely named “Scrub Club” helps kids do something important—fight MRSA. [Full Story] Tank Water 'Too Contaminated' to Drink    Oct 17, 07   The Sydney Morning Herald Water tanks, often tapped during droughts, are at risk of containing feces contamination, which puts people at risk for gastrointestinal disease. [Full Story] Cyptosporidium Outbreak Worsens    Oct 16, 07   KSN News; Wichita, KS A cryptosporidium outbreak in Wichita, KS is getting worse. [Full Story] Grease in Sewer Lines is a Problem in Johnson County    Oct 16, 07   The Kansas City Star Officials fear that grease pollution in the sewer lines could cause a major blowout—again. [Full Story] US Beaches Harbor Dangerous Diseases    Oct 15, 07   New Scientist Public beaches nationwide contain a host of pathogens. [Full Story] Bill Would Require Publicizing Sewage Overflows    Oct 15, 07   Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel A federal right-to-know legislation would protect public health, backers say. [Full Story] Ohio Among Nation's Top Water Polluters    Oct 12, 07   Newsday.com Ohio factories have statistically dispensed unauthorized chemicals and untreated sewage into the nation’s waterways more than any other state. [Full Story]