The News Review:
- Polarized Light Guides Cholera-carrying Midges That Contaminate …
- Governor’s Task Force Cites PA’s $36.5 Billion Water …
- 3 incumbents, 5 others compete for 4 seats on water board
- Mohali to do with 4-hr water supply in Nov
- ‘In 3 yrs, 24/7 water supply will be a reality’
Polarized Light Guides Cholera-carrying Midges That Contaminate …
Science Daily (press release)
Could a high level of polarization in reflections be related to the amount of nutritious organic matter in the water? By measuring the polarization of reflections from increasingly cloudy water samples, it was clear that the cloudiest water produced the most polarized reflections, suggesting that the water offers the best start in life to the midges’ larvae, and their cholera bacteria hitchhikers. The team are also keen to point out that their discovery could help control midge numbers and minimise cholera transmission. They suggest that by reducing the proportion of polarized light reflected by water supplies and offering midges cloudy, polarized light reflecting alternatives to lay their eggs in, we could limit the spread of future cholera epidemics. Journal reference:Lerner, A.
Governor’s Task Force Cites PA’s $36.5 Billion Water …
MarketWatch
The task force also stressed the need to educate the public on the true value and cost of drinking water and wastewater service. “Continued federal budget cuts and historic problems like combined sewer and stormwater systems present a daunting challenge to Pennsylvania’s public drinking water and wastewater systems that are increasingly unable to sustain community growth and meet new demands from residents and industry,” said the Governor. “Our future depends on a safe and reliable supply of water. If our infrastructure is allowed to deteriorate, so, too, will Pennsylvania’s business climate and property values. “The task force report clearly describes the extent of the problem for the first time, and it also provides us with concrete recommendations for long-term solutions to better manage and fund our water infrastructure to meet the challenges of the future. ”
The report is available at.
3 incumbents, 5 others compete for 4 seats on water board
San Diego Union Tribune, United States
21, when flames destroyed power lines near a pumping station in Poway that supplies Ramona with its water. The district's board soon opened an investigation into how the situation was handled. Now, candidates for the board say the town's water supply and fire preparedness are key issues. Eight candidates, including three incumbents, are vying for four seats in Tuesday's election. They were asked to respond to questionnaires. The candidates in Division 1, which covers the northeastern part of the district, are:. gif> Darrell Beck, 75, a retired general contractor.
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Mohali to do with 4-hr water supply in Nov
Indian Express, India
Repair and replacement work at the water treatment plant in Sector 57 will totally snap the afternoon supply while the evening supply will be at low pressure. In a statement, executive engineer of the Mohali Water Supply and Sanitation department said water supply in these areas would be at full pressure from 5 am to 9 am during the whole of November, while there would be no supply in the afternoon – noon to 1 pm. Water will be received during the evening supply time from 6 pm to 9 pm, but the pressure will be low. According to the release, filter beds at the Sector 57 plant, which caters to these pockets, will be repaired and replaced during November.
‘In 3 yrs, 24/7 water supply will be a reality’
Times of India, India
The BMC says it is awaiting the completion of the
Middle Vaitarna dam project to ensure uninterrupted water supply to the city. The project will augment the city’s water supply from the present 3,400 million
litres daily to 3,800 million litres daily. There are four stages to
achieve 24×7 water supply for the city. These include a water audit to know the
quantum of unaccounted for water, meaning water lost due to leakages and
pilferage. With only 50% of waters meters in working condition and none in the
island city, the BMC cannot dream of providing water at all hours.