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Local farmers now concerned about flooding caused by former ethanol plant
The city says it is working hard to find a new operator to reopen South Bend’s former ethanol plant soon, but if that doesn’t pan out, sewer bills in the city will go up. Public Works Director Eric Horvath said New Energy Corporation...
Tags: Bankruptcy, Environmental Issues, Energy Saving, Water Supply, Ethanol
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Intense storm causes woman to drive into Backwaters Lake near North Webster
Strong wind, rain and hail apparently caused a woman to lose sight of where she was driving Friday afternoon. Suddenly she realized her car was sinking in Backwaters Lake near North Webster. Mary Neibert, 58, of North Webster, was able to roll down a...
Tags: Environmental Issues
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Are low rainfall amounts putting our groundwater at risk?
WSBT TV ReporterThis weekend's rainfall may have helped some people, but other parts of our area saw virtually nothing. Is it enough to cause concern over how much water you’re using and are some areas in danger of running low? The short answer is no. From...Tags: Agriculture, Science and Technology, Environmental Issues, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Environmentalists threaten suit over ballast rule
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Environmental groups said Tuesday they might file another lawsuit in their long-running battle with the federal government over ballast water discharges from cargo ships blamed for spreading invasive species in the...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Mussels, Environmental Issues, Lakes and Ponds, Trials
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FACT FINDER: What's in the water in Granger?
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY – We are learning more about why the county health department is so adamant about putting a sewer system in Granger. The department’s Environmental Director says high nitrate levels in several of Harris Township’s...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, South Bend (St. Joseph, Indiana), Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Business
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Bugs invade local gas station
ELKHART COUNTY -- Parts of the area are being invaded by bugs. Mayflies have hatched and they're swarming some buildings and business. One gas station in particular was covered in the insects Wednesday morning.
"I almost want like a fly swatter or...Tags: Vince Edwards, Water Pollution, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Environmental Pollution
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Project to monitor contaminated Elkhart groundwater begins
Work began this week on a long-term project to resolve a long standing water contamination problem on Elkhart's southwest side. It's happening in an area that's been on the EPA's Superfund list since 2008.
“We've heard rumors about where it came...Tags: Human Interest, Environmental Issues, Politics, Regional Authority, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Are my young children getting too much fluoride?
Could your youngster be getting too much fluoride? U.S. health officials think some young kids might be. They want to change the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water, primarily to prevent a condition called fluorosis. Some questions and...Tags: Tooth Decay, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Water Supply, Health, Family
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Many Southern California beaches get top grades, report says
Southern California beaches had overall good water quality during the last year, and a vast majority of beaches received good to excellent ratings, according to an annual report released Thursday by Heal the Bay. The organization's beach report card was...
Tags: Environmental Issues
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Wyden calls industry-funded website 'constructive' as feds consider fracking rules
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A website partially funded by the oil and gas industry could be a "constructive" tool for federal regulators as they consider requiring public disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations, Senate Energy Committee...Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution, Energy, Petroleum Industry, Lisa Murkowski
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Doland gets new water tower
Needed upgrades to the Doland drinking water system have led to the loss of the town's historic water tower. Doland's original water tower was built in 1917, but was badly rusted and needed to be replaced, said Kam DesLauriers, the town's finance...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Water Supply, Arts and Culture, Arts
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Nicholasville water plants receive state awards
aorwick@jessaminejournal.comThe Nicholasville Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant are once again being recognized for their work as some of the top treatment facilities in the state. Kentucky’s department for environmental protection division of water has...Tags: Human Interest, Environmental Issues, Water Supply, Energy Saving, Employees
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