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‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries

‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/12/forever-chemical-europe-mineral-waterOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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Revealed: [UK's] Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses

[...ffs!]

Revealed: [UK's] Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/23/revealed-thames-water-diverted-cash-for-clean-ups-to-help-pay-bonusesOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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A THIRD of [UK's] water bills up the spout! Huge spend on debt and dividends

A THIRD of [UK's] water bills up the spout! Huge spend on debt and dividends

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-14216539/THIRD-water-bill-goes-spout.htmlOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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Major [UK] water company uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn

Major [UK] water company uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75nqwdpj7oOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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Families sick as sewage crisis spirals out of control [Devon, UK]

Families sick as sewage crisis spirals out of control [Devon, UK]

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/families-sick-sewage-crisis-spirals-9755224Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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ARPA-E to fund chemical capture from wastewater

[archive link]

ARPA-E to fund chemical capture from wastewater

https://cen.acs.org/environment/water/ARPA-E-fund-chemical-capture/102/web/2024/11Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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France: Higher VAT for bottled water?

https://blue-community.net/2024/11/28/france-higher-vat-for-bottled-water/Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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Water reuse, a strategic response to water stress?

https://www.afd.fr/en/ressources/water-reuse-strategic-response-water-stressOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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Agreement in principle reached to end Youngstown-EPA wastewater dispute

Agreement in principle reached to end Youngstown-EPA wastewater dispute

https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2024/11/agreement-in-principle-reached-to-end-youngstown-epa-wastewater-dispute/Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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Splash Decisions: Emerging Water Governance Paradigms for a Changing India

Splash Decisions: Emerging Water Governance Paradigms for a Changing India

https://www.orfonline.org/event/splash-decisions-emerging-water-governance-paradigms-for-a-changing-indiaOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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High levels of lead found in Ucluelet Elementary School’s taps, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

High levels of lead found in Ucluelet Elementary School’s taps, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/high-levels-of-lead-found-in-ucluelet-elementary-schools-taps-7646013Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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Scientists Detect PFAS in Bottled and Tap Water Around the World

Scientists Detect PFAS in Bottled and Tap Water Around the World

https://www.ecowatch.com/pfas-water-bottled-tap-global-study.htmlOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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Québec mining company [Rio Tinto] fined for acidic water discharge into river

A bit oldie

Québec mining company [Rio Tinto] fined for acidic water discharge into river

https://esemag.com/water/quebec-mining-company-fined-for-acidic-water-discharge-into-river/Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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The African Water Facility is hosting its 24th Governing Council meeting, 7 and 8 November 2024

https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/events/24th-meeting-african-water-facility-governing-council-78405Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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Ofwat says bills would rise by an average of £19 a year between 2025 and 2030 - a 21% increase over that period.

Water bill rises: Warning millions will struggle to pay [UK]

Ofwat says bills would rise by an average of £19 a year between 2025 and 2030 - a 21% increase over that period.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9gve1grjmoOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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Arizona will soon allow 'toilet-to-tap' drinking water

Arizona will soon allow 'toilet-to-tap' drinking water

https://tucson.com/news/local/environment/arizona-new-draft-rules-advanced-water-purification-treated-wastewater-for-drinking-technology/article_171d7188-9ac8-11ef-ba60-4331429d5705.htmlOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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Thousands of blue-clad protesters join London march for clean water

Thousands of blue-clad protesters join London march for clean water

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/03/thousands-protesters-march-for-clean-water-london-sewage-pollutionOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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For 19 Days, It Was a Challenge to Even Flush Our Toilets. That Should Be a Warning for Everyone Else.

For 19 Days, It Was a Challenge to Even Flush Our Toilets. That Should Be a Warning for Everyone Else.

https://slate.com/business/2024/11/asheville-helene-water-climate-change-disaster-aftermath.htmlOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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US Drinking Water Advisories: An Overview by the CDC

US Drinking Water Advisories: An Overview by the CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/water-emergency/about/drinking-water-advisories-an-overview.htmlOpen link View original on slrpnk.net

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EPA Gives Chicago Decades to Replace Lead Pipes, Leaving Communities at Risk

EPA Gives Chicago Decades to Replace Lead Pipes, Leaving Communities at Risk

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/23102024/chicago-lead-pipes-risk/Open link View original on slrpnk.net

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