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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Behind this door is the huge fatberg that can't stop depositing poo balls on Sydney's beaches

A massive fatberg at the Malabar wastewater treatment plant has caused beach closures in Sydney due to dislodged waste being carried back to shore.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

SF Supervisor Mahmood Introduces Ban on Uncertified Batteries Following Increase In Fires

San Francisco bans uncertified lithium-ion batteries to reduce fire risks and allows penalties for violations.
#legionnaires-disease
fromGothamist
2 days ago
Public health

Harlem residents still ailing, still seeking accountability for Legionnaires' outbreak

Public health
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Harlem residents still ailing, still seeking accountability for Legionnaires' outbreak

The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem raised concerns about public health management and accountability for the responsible parties.
Public health
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Harlem Hospital failed to follow its own guidelines before Legionnaires' outbreak

Harlem Hospital failed to conduct required weekly testing, contributing to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that resulted in seven deaths and 90 hospitalizations.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYC health department has questions about the floating pool set for the East River

A floating pool project in New York aims to provide filtered East River water for swimming by summer 2027, despite ongoing delays.
fromMail Online
4 hours ago

Decades of radioactive water releases into Hudson River revealed

Records show the plant discharged an average of two to three million gallons of processed wastewater each year between 1962 and 2021, including treated radioactive effluents.
Environment
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish - but maybe go easy for now

Fish consumption advisories for the lower Hudson River have been updated, allowing limited consumption for sensitive groups, but caution remains essential.
#food-safety
SF food
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 week ago

Recalled Garlic Sold In NY Could Cause Fatal Foodborne Illness: What To Know

New Yorkers are advised to avoid certain peeled garlic products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
SF food
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 week ago

Recalled Garlic Sold In NY Could Cause Fatal Foodborne Illness: What To Know

New Yorkers are advised to avoid certain peeled garlic products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
Everyday cooking
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

One of Food Safety's Most Important Rules Doesn't Make Any Sense. Here's What to Do Instead.

Frozen food retains nutrients well, but thawing methods can be misleading and ineffective.
New York Islanders
fromCurbed
6 days ago

This Electric-Green Stream Is Actually a Good Thing

Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island faces odor issues linked to wastewater management, prompting investigations by environmental authorities.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Plan to reinforce sewer pipe was delayed for years before Potomac disaster

Delays in environmental reviews led to a catastrophic sewer line failure, resulting in a massive release of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

OUSD lead crisis: Almost all drinking water sources are now safe

Only two water fixtures remain out of service in Oakland schools due to lead contamination, following significant improvements in water safety measures.
#air-quality
Public health
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Stay indoors advisory issued for over half a million people

Air quality in the Midwest is severely impacted by toxic particulate matter, prompting warnings for residents to stay indoors.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
#gowanus-canal
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Gowanus Sanitation Facility Clears Way for Superfund Tanks

A new $24 million facility in Gowanus enhances sanitation operations and supports Gowanus Canal cleanup by storing road salt and processing compost.
Brooklyn
fromThe Cool Down
2 weeks ago

City residents worry about hidden threat lurking underground in trendy neighborhood

The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn poses health risks due to pollution and toxic waste, impacting residents' quality of life.
#salton-sea
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

The Salton Sea's shrinking water levels are causing toxic dust that impairs lung growth in local children, particularly affecting low-income communities.
Boston
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

2 hospitalized following hazardous materials exposure in Concord, fire officials say

Two individuals are hospitalized due to moderate exposure to spilled organo phosphorus in Concord.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

EPA proposes to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water contaminants list, responding to public health concerns.
Environment
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Mountain View fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in creek - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces $1.2 million in penalties for violating federal law by allowing sewage to pollute Stevens Creek.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

Three major illegal rubbish dumps in England will be cleaned up at taxpayer expense as part of a national waste crime action plan.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

What Caused the D.C. Sewer Disaster

A major sewer pipe collapse in Washington, D.C. caused one of the worst raw-sewage spills in U.S. history, potentially linked to a design flaw from the 1960s involving boulder fill that may affect other sections of the pipeline.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

This State Has The Most Food Recalls In The US - Tasting Table

Food recalls have increased significantly, with California being the most affected state due to its large agricultural output.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride-then reveals it did so years ago

Birmingham's lawsuit against CAW seeks to restore fluoride in water, citing public health risks from its removal.
#plumbing
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Debate in Quincy over funding for new firefighting gear after current gear tests positive for PFAS

The Quincy Firefighters Association Local 792 expressed their disappointment, stating, 'That's negligence, not due diligence. This isn't about politics - this is about doing the right thing and protecting the men and women who go out and protect Quincy every day.'
SF politics
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 weeks ago

The Broken Sewer Line That Filled The Potomac River With Poop Has Been Repaired. What Happens Next? - Washingtonian

After 55 days of construction, which involved enough gravel to cover four football fields and enough fuel to power a dozen homes for a whole year, the pipe is once again funneling sewage from Fairfax and Loudoun Counties to the Blue Plains Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Southwest DC.
Washington DC
#water-infrastructure
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Thousands impacted and more than a dozen schools shut after burst water main

A burst water main in Oxfordshire has forced over a dozen schools to close and left thousands of homes without water or low pressure.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands impacted and more than a dozen schools shut after burst water main

A burst water main in Oxfordshire has forced over a dozen schools to close and left thousands of homes without water or low pressure.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
4 weeks ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Shellfish sold to California restaurants recalled for possible norovirus contamination

Raw oysters and clams harvested from Drayton Harbor, Washington were recalled due to norovirus contamination, affecting nine states across restaurants and retailers.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Boy at center of California hazmat probe: I'm just a kid trying to go home'

In a calm, thoughtful voice, he explained that though the equipment in his home lab was simple—including items such as a hot plate, scales and standard glassware found in a school science classroom—the experiment itself was more advanced. Fritz said the work focused on molecular structures used in pharmaceuticals and how they might be adapted to improve treatments for various diseases.
OMG science
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Don't Put This Type Of Seafood Down Your Sink Drain - Tasting Table

Garbage disposals cannot process shellfish shells because their chitin composition is too hard for the machine's blending mechanism to break down.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I went to hospital after drinking tap water. Now my bill has gone up 62%'

South West Water admitted supplying contaminated water containing cryptosporidiosis to Brixham residents in May 2024, with a mother-of-four who helped expose the outbreak now facing bill increases despite the health crisis.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fear that herbicides are poisoning Orange County creeks blows up on social media

We want an end to the use of herbicides in our creeks. This idea that we're just going to spray, hose down these creeks and leave them dead is unacceptable. Linas and other residents have filed requests for records detailing the chemicals the county uses to control vegetation in the waterways, such as glyphosate, triclopyr and imazapyr.
California
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Making wastewater drinkable is a growing trend as water resources become more strained

Treated wastewater recycling for drinking water is becoming a viable solution in water-scarce regions, with Florida, Arizona, California, and Colorado now allowing direct potable reuse through regulated pilot programs.
#food-recall
SF food
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 U.S. states over possible norovirus contamination

Federal officials recalled clams and oysters from nine states due to norovirus contamination risk, with products harvested in February and March appearing normal despite potential illness.
SF food
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 U.S. states over possible norovirus contamination

Federal officials recalled clams and oysters from nine states due to norovirus contamination risk, with products harvested in February and March appearing normal despite potential illness.
Miscellaneous
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Six hospitalized after elevated carbon monoxide levels in Brooklyn

Six people in Brooklyn suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from a leak in row homes; two have serious injuries while four have minor injuries, with all expected to recover.
#pfas
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

People in North Yorkshire town found to have alarming' levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents in Bentham have alarmingly high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to a local firefighting foam factory.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

People in North Yorkshire town found to have alarming' levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents in Bentham have alarmingly high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to a local firefighting foam factory.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Water firm pleads guilty over parasite outbreak in Devon that left 143 people ill

Contamination of drinking water is rare - but it is utterly unacceptable. The communities affected by this abhorrent incident in Brixham deserve answers, and today's guilty plea is a crucial step toward accountability.
UK news
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Public health alert as Kent meningitis cases rise

A deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent has prompted a UK-wide health alert, with vaccination programs and antibiotics distributed to thousands of students following cases linked to a Canterbury nightclub.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Repairs carried out on water main after flooding

A large split in a 30-inch water main in north London flooded a road and cut water supply to properties, requiring 40 firefighters and overnight repair efforts by Thames Water.
#legionnaires-disease-outbreak
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London Legionnaire's outbreaks under investigation

The UK Health Security Agency investigates an unexpected increase in Legionnaires' disease cases in north-west and south-west London to identify common sources and links between cases.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London Legionnaire's outbreaks under investigation

The UK Health Security Agency investigates an unexpected increase in Legionnaires' disease cases in north-west and south-west London to identify common sources and links between cases.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Health Officials Work To Combat Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak | KQED

Local mushroom experts and enthusiasts have bemoaned the state's messaging around the poisonings as narrow and fear-based. Many would prefer to see an emphasis on education, rather than a prohibition on all foraging, and point out that touching, smelling and looking at mushrooms is safe. "There's a lot more nuance," said Debbie Viess, co-founder of the Bay Area Mycological Society. "It's much more important to steer people to places where they can educate themselves about the safety and the dangers of eating wild mushrooms."
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

S Twatter: When text-to-speech goes down the drain

A Reg reader received an automated call warning of potential water discoloration during planned works from January 19-25. The message advised running taps for twenty minutes if the water appeared discolored - standard stuff, if a bit robotic. In the recording forwarded to us, a female voice told our reader what to expect. All good, if a little robotic. However, things went off the rails a bit when the robot attempted to read out the URL for Severn Trent: http://www.stwater.co.uk/discolouration.
Artificial intelligence
#sewage-spill
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Troubled waters: How the UK's water companies became a national disgrace

Donations fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering issues from reproductive rights and Big Tech to failing water infrastructure and public-health crises.
#water-outage
fromNew York Daily News
3 years ago

N.Y. politicians demand fixes at NYCHA complex in Brooklyn where more than 100 units have water damage, mold

A six-decade-old public housing development in Williamsburg has decayed into a house of horrors marred by moldy dwellings, widespread water damage and vexing vermin, seven New York politicians charged Monday in a letter demanding accelerated repairs. A doorknock sweep of two of the nine buildings at Bushwick/Hylan Houses found more than 100 units with water damage and mold, according to the letter to the New York City Housing Authority, which runs the development.
New York City
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Recall for 650,000 plastic water bottles over contamination fears

Over 650,000 plastic water bottles from Valley Springs were recalled due to production under insanitary conditions that could cause contamination.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump and Maryland Gov. Moore trade barbs over Potomac River sewage spill blame

Officials dispute responsibility after a Potomac sewage spill; FEMA was ordered to assist while DC Water uses bypass pumps to repair the broken pipe.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What we know about the massive sewage leak in the Potomac River

Approximately 243 million gallons of wastewater has overflowed from the pipe that collapsed on January 19 in Montgomery County, Md., according to a release from DC Water. That translates into 368 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of sewage. The brunt of this surge happened in the first five days, before interim bypass pumping was activated a system that reroutes sewage around the damaged section.
US news
Environment
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Environmental groups sue NYC over Willets Point wastewater plant

Environmental groups are suing New York City over plans to chlorinate wastewater entering Flushing Creek, arguing chlorine won't reduce sewage volume and may harm wildlife.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Homes left without water and schools shut after very large' pipe bursts

A burst water main in Bristol and parts of Gloucestershire left properties and multiple schools without water; Bristol Water is investigating and apologised.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dirty water, death and decline: the inside story of a privatisation scandal

Sarah Lambert took her usual morning swim for 40 minutes off Exmouth town beach before her volunteer shift helping disabled people get access to the water. A wheelchair user herself, Lambert's regular sea swims twice a week between the lifeboat station and HeyDays restaurant were the perfect form of exercise for her disability.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Burst main causes fresh London water supply misery as thousands of homes in Croydon are cut off

A burst near Watneys Road left 18,000 Croydon-area homes without water; crews are restoring supplies through valve operations, tankers, and pipe repairs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Water restored to most Kent and Sussex homes after six days' disruption

Water restored to most homes in Kent and Sussex after nearly a week; South East Water faces investigations and possible penalties.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The death of Heather Preen: how an eight-year-old lost her life amid the UK sewage crisis

England's water companies have routinely dumped raw sewage, causing environmental degradation and health tragedies while accountability remained limited.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The 16-month battle to reveal the truth about Sydney Water's poo balls

Sewage-containing debris washed onto Malabar and other Sydney beaches while authorities delayed broader public warnings and contested the source.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's a catastrophe': Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean

Raw and partially screened sewage has been pouring into Wellington's coastline for over two weeks, causing environmental damage, public-health risks, and community outrage.
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Legionnaires' disease confirmed in one of city's largest apartment buildings in Harlem amNewYork

Legionella bacteria was detected at harmful levels in the water system of 3333 Broadway, affecting at least two towers and prompting cold-shower directives.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul

Government plans allow regulators to defer or reduce fines for water companies to prevent collapse while enforcing turnaround regimes and protecting investor stability.
Public health
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Berkeley issues health alert after detecting dangerous bacterial disease

Leptospirosis was detected in Berkeley with infected rats and dogs near Harrison Street encampments, prompting a high-risk alert and evacuation for cleanup and rodent abatement.
#air-pollution
#pm25
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admitted the QEUH environment likely caused some infections in patients, acknowledging a causal connection on the balance of probabilities.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why does Sydney pump sewage into the ocean and put its famous beaches at risk of poo balls?

Sydney disposes most sewage via fast primary treatment, removing solids and discharging effluent through deepwater ocean outfalls, relying on ocean dilution reaching limits.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'We knew the truth': How parents uncovered Scottish hospital's infected water scandal

Karen Stirrat and Charmaine Lacock are mothers of children they say were exposed to infections while being treated for cancer at Glasgow's flagship "super hospital". They were some of the first parents to voice fears that something in the way the buildings were constructed was inherently unsafe. Dozens of vulnerable children like theirs with cancer or blood disorders became even more unwell while being treated at the hospital. Some of them died.
Public health
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Beach hazards statement in place for Bay Area Shorelines until early Friday morning

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are under a beach hazards statement which was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:22 p.m. The statement is in effect until Friday Feb. 6, at 4 a.m.
Environment
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council told to plan for rubbish fire health risks

Havering Council must monitor long-term health impacts from repeated fires at contaminated Arnolds Field, where residents report eye irritation and coughing.
Environment
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Cleaner River Thames but effects of climate change remain, health check finds

The River Thames' water quality has improved significantly, but climate change and nutrient pollution threaten its long-term ecological recovery.
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