Tag: Dayton
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What new EPA lead regulations mean for local drinking water protection
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency released new guidance and regulations this week for how Ohio public water systems must alert residents and businesses when the water systems are replacing water lines that contain lead. New regulations require every public water system in Ohio to notify residents or business owners 45 days before making repairs to…
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Chemicals In Dayton Water More Dangerous Than Previously Thought
photo: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Turner is calling for more study into chemicals found in Dayton’s water supply. They’ve also been found in groundwater near more than 126 United States military installations, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The chemicals are the focus of a newly released government report…
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Dayton, Ohio storm drains: murals help keep contaminants out of waterways
Photo: City of Dayton Department of Water (storm drains). Art: Laura and Michael Huff The City of Dayton (Ohio) Department of Water wants to make sure citizens understand that stormwater pushes whatever contaminants are in the streets into storm drains and out into local waters. Rather than building signposts next to storm drains or mailing…
