Tag: E. coli
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Factory Farms and Superstorms Don’t Mix
Hurricane impacts in coastal areas are generally from high winds and dangerous storm surge. In inland areas, flooding from heavy rain poses a bigger threat, and the devastating flooding that hit the Houston area from Hurricane Harvey’s 51 inches of rain is proof. It’s been reported that floodwater in some parts of the Houston area…
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How is tap water treated? What causes a boil-water advisory?
We take our tap water for granted until we’re told we can’t drink it. (Photo: Latte Art/Shutterstock) In the wake of hurricanes and resulting power outages, many times people are told their tap water is non-drinkable. Water providers often issue a “boil-water advisory” because a treatment facility was affected during a storm. Residents are typically…
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Native American tribes fight for clean water, more money — Apsaalooke Nation
John Doyle watches Apsaalooke children play in the Little Bighorn River at Crow Agency, Mont. Despite the summer heat, children have recently been warned not to swim in the river because of virulent strains of E. coli. (Lauren Kaljur/News21) CROW AGENCY, Mont. – When John Doyle first noticed signs of trouble in the Little Bighorn…
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Sewage pipe from Mexico ruptures, contaminating Arizona water
Gov. Doug Ducey declares state of emergency after E. coli found in pipes along border RIO RICO — A wash in Southern Arizona where an international sewage pipeline has spilled untreated wastewater has tested positive for excessive levels of E. coli, officials said Thursday. The public should stay out of the Nogales Wash and Santa…
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Wisconsin Farm Group Admits Tainting Drinking Water, Keeps Failing Residents
What if your neighbor poured toxic chemicals into your drinking water but only agreed to pay for part of the cleanup? You probably wouldn’t be happy. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening in northeastern Wisconsin. A farm group, called Peninsula Pride Farms, recently admitted to being responsible for E. coli, a toxic bacteria, in drinking water.…
