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Ex-bottling plant exec arrested
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
AMERICAN CANYON, CALIF. — A former bottling plant executive has been indicted on two counts of violating the Clean Water Act, the Contra Costa Times reported.
Dhiren Patel, the ex-environmental affairs, safety and security manager of AMCAN Beverages Inc., a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Co., was arrested Tuesday after being accused of conspiring to violate the Clean Water Act from at least January 2006 until August 2007, the article stated.
Patel allegedly diluted and ordered others to dilute required samples of the plant’s wastewater with up to 50 percent water.
The diluted samples were then submitted to the city of American Canyon to prove the plant was in compliance with the Clean Water Act, according to the report.
“Coca Cola has an $8 million investment [in its AMCAN plant] to ensure quality standards,” said American Canyon City Manager Rich Ramirez. “The alleged perpetrator of these violations is being brought to justice, and the company plans to stay here for a while.”
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
soon it will be here ?
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Angry villagers storm water station
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
BANGKOK — About 100 villagers, furious over recent uncontrolled floods, stormed a water station in Ang Thong, Thailand, on Tuesday, demanding that sluice gates be opened, the Bangkok Post reported.
The villagers blame the closed gates for the persistent flooding in their villages, the article stated.
Gunfire was heard and police were called to the scene after officials refused to lift the gates.
Following a brief stand-off, officials agreed to open one gate to diffuse the potentially violent situation, according to the story.
Saifon Dokmai, a village leader, said the Irrigation Department assured the villagers that the flooding would not get any worse, but water levels continued to rise.
“We thought the gates might have been closed and so we came to have a look,” she said.
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Angry villagers storm water station
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
BANGKOK — About 100 villagers, furious over recent uncontrolled floods, stormed a water station in Ang Thong, Thailand, on Tuesday, demanding that sluice gates be opened, the Bangkok Post reported.
The villagers blame the closed gates for the persistent flooding in their villages, the article stated.
Gunfire was heard and police were called to the scene after officials refused to lift the gates.
Following a brief stand-off, officials agreed to open one gate to diffuse the potentially violent situation, according to the story.
Saifon Dokmai, a village leader, said the Irrigation Department assured the villagers that the flooding would not get any worse, but water levels continued to rise.
“We thought the gates might have been closed and so we came to have a look,” she said.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
and we trust people with are water
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Mistake at water treatment plant caused Britain’s worst mass poisoning
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010
CAMELFORD, ENGLAND — A delivery driver has admitted to mistakenly dumping 20 tons of aluminum sulfate into the wrong tank at a water treatment facility in Camelford, England in 1991, the Daily Mail reported.
The driver, John Stephens, told an inquest yesterday that no one from the South West Water Authority was present when he was scheduled to make a delivery, so he let himself in and poured aluminum sulfate into what he thought was the correct tank, the story reported.
The mistake contaminated the water supply of 20,000 homes and resulted in the worst mass poisoning in Britain’s history, the article stated.
Customers complained that the polluted water caused rashes, diarrhea, mouth ulcers and other medical problems, according to the report.
The water authority initially told concerned customers that the water was safe to drink and advised some to boil the water, which actually increased aluminum sulfate levels, the article reported.
The authority neglected to inform customers that a dangerous chemical was accidentally added to the water until three weeks after the incident occurred, the report stated.
South West Water Authority was later convicted of supplying water likely to endanger public health.
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Mistake at water treatment plant caused Britain’s worst mass poisoning
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010
CAMELFORD, ENGLAND — A delivery driver has admitted to mistakenly dumping 20 tons of aluminum sulfate into the wrong tank at a water treatment facility in Camelford, England in 1991, the Daily Mail reported.
The driver, John Stephens, told an inquest yesterday that no one from the South West Water Authority was present when he was scheduled to make a delivery, so he let himself in and poured aluminum sulfate into what he thought was the correct tank, the story reported.
The mistake contaminated the water supply of 20,000 homes and resulted in the worst mass poisoning in Britain’s history, the article stated.
Customers complained that the polluted water caused rashes, diarrhea, mouth ulcers and other medical problems, according to the report.
The water authority initially told concerned customers that the water was safe to drink and advised some to boil the water, which actually increased aluminum sulfate levels, the article reported.
The authority neglected to inform customers that a dangerous chemical was accidentally added to the water until three weeks after the incident occurred, the report stated.
South West Water Authority was later convicted of supplying water likely to endanger public health.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
here is your money going to a broken state
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California receives nearly $300 million for water infrastructure improvements
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Friday, October 22, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $300 million in federal funding to improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for people in the state of California, according to a press release.
This new infusion of money through infrastructure capitalization grants will help state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment throughout California, the release stated.
EPA has awarded $127 million to the California Department of Public Health for drinking water infrastructure projects and $147 million to the State Water Resources Control Board for wastewater projects.
The funding will update sewage and water treatment facilities and support drinking water projects in Northern, Central and Southern California, according to the release.
At least 20 percent of the funds provided are to be used for green infrastructure, water and energy efficiency improvements, and other environmentally innovative projects.
“Today our water infrastructure is working harder than ever to address growing populations, new and old pollution challenges and tightening budgets,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said. “With nearly $300 million in EPA support, California will be able to put people to work and ensure clean, healthy water in their environment and safe drinking water in their homes.”
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California receives nearly $300 million for water infrastructure improvements
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Friday, October 22, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $300 million in federal funding to improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for people in the state of California, according to a press release.
This new infusion of money through infrastructure capitalization grants will help state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment throughout California, the release stated.
EPA has awarded $127 million to the California Department of Public Health for drinking water infrastructure projects and $147 million to the State Water Resources Control Board for wastewater projects.
The funding will update sewage and water treatment facilities and support drinking water projects in Northern, Central and Southern California, according to the release.
At least 20 percent of the funds provided are to be used for green infrastructure, water and energy efficiency improvements, and other environmentally innovative projects.
“Today our water infrastructure is working harder than ever to address growing populations, new and old pollution challenges and tightening budgets,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said. “With nearly $300 million in EPA support, California will be able to put people to work and ensure clean, healthy water in their environment and safe drinking water in their homes.”
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this is why we need good plubers Hire a license plumber
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Cholera kills 138 in Haiti
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Friday, October 22, 2010
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — A cholera outbreak has killed at least 138 people and infected more than 1,500 in Haiti, CNN reported.
The fast-moving outbreak began just 48 hours ago in a rural region north of Port-au-Prince, but has already wreaked havoc in the island country that is still recovering from a devastating earthquake last January, the article stated.
While there is no immediate indication that the outbreak is tied to the earthquake, poor sanitary conditions and a lack of clean drinking water are likely causes, according to the report.
“This is an unprecedented episode of cholera, and the government needs a lot of support, and they need to be vigilant in how they respond,” said Dr. Michel Thieren of the Pan American Health Organization.
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Cholera kills 138 in Haiti
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Friday, October 22, 2010
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — A cholera outbreak has killed at least 138 people and infected more than 1,500 in Haiti, CNN reported.
The fast-moving outbreak began just 48 hours ago in a rural region north of Port-au-Prince, but has already wreaked havoc in the island country that is still recovering from a devastating earthquake last January, the article stated.
While there is no immediate indication that the outbreak is tied to the earthquake, poor sanitary conditions and a lack of clean drinking water are likely causes, according to the report.
“This is an unprecedented episode of cholera, and the government needs a lot of support, and they need to be vigilant in how they respond,” said Dr. Michel Thieren of the Pan American Health Organization.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
need i say more
The man told us straight up what he was planning to do and nobody listened.
The following is a narrative taken from a 2008 Sunday morning televised "Meet The Press'. The author (Dale Lindsborg) is employed by none other than the very liberal Washington Post!!
From Sunday's 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, Televised "Meet the Press" THE THEN Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.
General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General stated to Obama that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171...During rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present (except those in uniform) are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Or, at the very least, "Stand and Face It".
NOW GET THIS !! - - - - -'Senator' Obama replied:
"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides". "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression.." "The anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all that sort of thing."
(ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???)
Obama continued: "The National Anthem should be 'swapped' for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing'. If that were our anthem, then, I might salute it. In my opinion, we should consider reinventing our National Anthem as well as 'redesign' our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we, as a Nation of warring people, conduct ourselves like the nations of Islam, where peace prevails - - - perhaps a state or period of mutual accord could exist between our governments ."
When I become President, I will seek a pact of agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation, have placed upon the nations of Islam, an unfair injustice which is WHY my wife disrespects the Flag and she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".
"Of course now,
I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put my hatred aside. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path.. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First black Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America "
Yes, you read it right. I, for one, am speechless! Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post
The following is a narrative taken from a 2008 Sunday morning televised "Meet The Press'. The author (Dale Lindsborg) is employed by none other than the very liberal Washington Post!!
From Sunday's 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, Televised "Meet the Press" THE THEN Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.
General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General stated to Obama that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171...During rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present (except those in uniform) are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Or, at the very least, "Stand and Face It".
NOW GET THIS !! - - - - -'Senator' Obama replied:
"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides". "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression.." "The anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all that sort of thing."
(ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???)
Obama continued: "The National Anthem should be 'swapped' for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing'. If that were our anthem, then, I might salute it. In my opinion, we should consider reinventing our National Anthem as well as 'redesign' our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we, as a Nation of warring people, conduct ourselves like the nations of Islam, where peace prevails - - - perhaps a state or period of mutual accord could exist between our governments ."
When I become President, I will seek a pact of agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation, have placed upon the nations of Islam, an unfair injustice which is WHY my wife disrespects the Flag and she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".
"Of course now,
I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put my hatred aside. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path.. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First black Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America "
Yes, you read it right. I, for one, am speechless! Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
and we drink this
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City filtration plant closes, boil water warning issued
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
TRENTON, N.J. — The Trenton city filtration plant was closed on Oct. 3 after it was discovered that water was not being filtered properly before being pumped into the city’s reservoir, The Trentonian reported.
Officials issued a boil water warning to residents in the area after the discovery was made, the article stated.
Acting Public Works Director Ralph Burchaciello stated that the problem was caused by recent heavy rains that swelled the Delaware River, according to the story.
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City filtration plant closes, boil water warning issued
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
TRENTON, N.J. — The Trenton city filtration plant was closed on Oct. 3 after it was discovered that water was not being filtered properly before being pumped into the city’s reservoir, The Trentonian reported.
Officials issued a boil water warning to residents in the area after the discovery was made, the article stated.
Acting Public Works Director Ralph Burchaciello stated that the problem was caused by recent heavy rains that swelled the Delaware River, according to the story.
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