Pennsylvania residents sue over gas drilling Nov 21, 2009
The industry says there has never been a documented case of ground water contamination because of hydraulic fracturing. The case is one of the first to confront the industry over the technique, which critics claim pollutes aquifers with chemicals that can cause and other serious illnesses. (Scientific American)
Full Story Oct 9, 2009
"Disease and illness in ground water contamination recognizes no boundaries," Brockovich said. The law firm said these are only preliminary indications and they believe there are still months of testing and research to be conducted. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Why I'll be voting 'yes' on Measure W (2) Jul 26, 2009
mp wrote on Feb 2, 2009 1:42 PM:" You should be ashamed to say money is gone if you can't tell me where is would go. On Adminastration?On Water lines? (taxpayers already paying)On ground water contamination? (Taxpayers already paying)DOUBLE DIPPING? ". loadeye wrote on Feb 2, 2009 1:41 PM:" patton, reality, commonsense, girard and the rest of you city cheerleaders, why are all those proponents westside or out of the eastside area for RDA? I thought you blunderbusses hated Mr. Iturran, ex-chief... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Intels New Mexico clean room upgrade is huge endeavor Jul 25, 2009
By placing the pipes overhead and instead of underground, Intel eliminates concerns about ground water contamination, Painter said. The pipes are also double sealed to prevent leakage. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Septic ordinance is overdue May 28, 2009
The Pennington County Commission is tackling a problem that has been developing for years ground water contamination. In response to studies showing elevated levels of contaminants in eastern foothill water supplies, the commissioners have developed a proposed ordinance regulating septic systems in the county. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Asarco to pay $30 million for mine clean-up May 20, 2009
Work would include capping toxic mine wastes, or tailings, re-vegetation of the site and cleanup of any ground water contamination. While initial claims filed by the state against Asarco totaled about $150 million, Patrick Cunningham, acting director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, said the settlement amount is adequate to clean up the three sites. (AZCentral -- Business)
'Organic food' -_What does it mean? Apr 3, 2009
According to a talking points paper prepared by the Hunger and Environment Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association, some environmental benefits of organic farming include the prevention of soil erosion, reduction of ground water contamination by synthetic fertilizers and reduction of pesticides in the environment. Though these are positive attributes of organic farming there are compelling arguments for the benefit of conventional food production. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Obama Signs Wilderness Protection Bill Apr 1, 2009
On those same lines I see that the Colorado OIL & GAS Conservation Commission has a new set of regulations this week, protecting WE THE PEOPLE better from their over-exploitation of our natural resources, especially from ground water contamination. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS News)
Costs will outlast Clovis landfill cleanup project Mar 25, 2009
The project had several goals: stop ground water contamination by scooping out old trash and placing it in a lined landfill; add space for a landfill expansion; and avoid a drawn-out permit process that would be required if a new landfill was built elsewhere ... 85 million to move trash to prevent ground water contamination and reduce underground methane pollution. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Honolulu set to send trash to Washington Mar 6, 2009
Old Charlie wrote on Mar 5, 2009 7:29 PM:" ontheinside, I agree with you completely, Honolulu and every municipality going back years ago should be incinerating their trash. To do otherwise, is like sticking your in the sand and lets not forget the ground water contamination and the "super fund clean up" yet to come. ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cancer clusters Feb 23, 2009
She also said there was some question as to whether the waste completely solidified and there had been some ground water contamination. Subra said there is another site along Railroad Road that is something called a promiscuous waste site. (New Iberia, LA)
Hippensteel: Jessup Door site 'clean' Feb 13, 2009
"As the city well knows, commercial property must go through Phase I and probably Phase II environmental studies before said properties can be sold. "The buyers of commercial properties are responsible for the costs of these tests," he said."However, if soil or ground water contamination is found, the sellers are required to pay for all cleanup costs involved. "We (H LLC) spent a lot of money for these studies on the old Jessup Door property (300 E. Railroad St.) and never received monetary help... (Dowagiac News, MI)
