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Sponsors Sought for WERF's Nutrient Water Quality Criteria Modeling Project
By Greg Kester, CASA Biosolids Manager
WERF has initiated a project in which a model would be developed to assist in site specific breakpoints for nitrogen and phosphorus that would be dependent on the receiving water and specific conditions. WERF is requesting assistance to fund the complete project which is on a short timeframe for completion (13 months).
The current project funding is –
Your Turn: No need to change federal law to protect against West Nile
Your editorial on Feb. 4 incorrectly stated that there needs to be a change in federal law before pesticides can be sprayed to protect against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.
I am writing to set the record straight.In fact, federal law allows pesticide spraying to combat these diseases -- no change in the law is required to ensure that the public is protected.
Controller Releases January Cash Update
SACRAMENTO – State Controller John Chiang today released his monthly report covering California's cash balance, receipts and disbursements in January, showing monthly revenues came in $528 million below the latest projections contained in the Governor's proposed 2012-13 Budget. When compared against the 2011-12 Budget Act, January revenues were $1.2 billion below estimates.
As 'Yuck Factor' Subsides, Treated Wastewater Flows From Taps
SAN DIEGO — Almost hidden in the northern hills, the pilot water treatment plant here does not seem a harbinger of revolution. It cost $13 million, uses long-established technologies and produces a million gallons a day.
Pharmaceutical Disposal Program - 3 Years Old and 16 Tons Collected
Three years ago this month, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) began a six month pilot program for the safe disposal of unused medicines, both prescription and over-the-counter. Working with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and the Walnut Creek Police Department, the District set up three collection sites – in the Sheriff’s Operations Center and the County Regional Medical Center in Martinez and in the Walnut Creek City Hall.
Reclaimed Wastewater for Drinking: Safe but Still a Tough Sell
by Ker Than, National Geographic News
This story is part of a special National Geographic News series on global water issues.
Water filtration technology has advanced to the point where wastewater can be rendered safe for drinking, according to a new report, but legislative and psychological hurdles will need to be overcome before widespread adoption can happen.
California Clean Water Agencies Champion Clean Energy Initiative
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) is spearheading a statewide initiative to better educate the public, regulators, and local, state and federal leaders on the role they need to play in achieving new state and national clean energy goals.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants and System Operators One of Top 10 Jobs Americans Can't Live Without
10 Jobs Americans Can’t Live Without
By Charles B. Stockdale from 24/7 Wall St.
State Water Board to Seek Additional Stakeholder Input and Slow the Pace of SSS WDR Revision
A workshop to discuss the proposed revisions to the statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems (the SSS WDR) drew a standing room crowd on January 24, 2012 in Sacramento. Following a presentation by the State Water Board staff regarding key substantive issues identified during the public comment period last Spring, the Board members heard testimony from representatives of CASA, the clean water summit partners, nongovernmental organizations and representatives of privately owned collection systems. At the close of the workshop, two Board members indicated that they do not see a need to move forward quickly with a major rewrite of the SSS WDR, and prefer to have staff focus on enforcement and implementation of the existing 2006 SSS WDR. The Board members also supported staff’s recommendation that the Board seek additional stakeholder input over the next few months on several key issues.
Report Backs Greater Use of Recycled Wastewater
By Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times
January 11, 2012
Opponents malign it as "toilet to tap." But a new National Research Council report says that reclaimed water can contribute a growing portion of the nation's drinking water supplies and be as safe as conventional sources.
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