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Thames Water has admitted that a raw sewage spill, which resulted in the death of at least 200 fish, was deliberately directed into the river.
Sewage overflow: During heavy rain, sewage systems often are overwhelmed and raw sewage spews into coastal waters without going through water treatment plants. This type of pollution, which can carry E. coli and other microbes, can lead to nasty stomach illnesses. Find a beach that tests its waters regularly and has a good track record. If you're already at the beach, avoid swimming in the ocean ...
A YOUNG St Andrews couple, whose housing plight was highlighted in the Citizen last week, were horrified to find raw sewage in their home on Saturday. (09/07/2009 12:23:39)
The reason this former employee was upset is that he is man of worth, dedication, and competence who took great pride in maintaining the sewage treatment system at Meadowview Elementary for many years, and Mr. Pence’s inaccurate letter is a disparagement of this man’s good work.
Given the city’s track record in determining and curing the source of the odor that has plagued Fort Hamilton Parkway residents for years, maybe a private consultant should take on the challenge.
It's been one week since an Augusta Alzheimer's patient walked away from her personal care home. Her body was found three days later in some woods. Elizabeth Bert's death has raised questions from the state and now the home where she lived is under the microscope.
Keeping the water clean isn't cheap. "At some point it's going to be 25 cents a flush; it's going to be $100 a month," says Jacobs. by Peter Seidman
Drivers who were stuck for hours on I-95 this week after a tanker truck rolled over and spilled nearly 9,000 gallons of gasoline onto the highway may not be able to forget Monday’s accident for awhile. However, for them, it’s over.
CROUCH MESA — Nearly 6,000 Crouch Mesa residents are being warned to boil their water after routine tests indicated E. coli bacteria in the Morningstar water supply last week, the state Environment Department said Wednesday.
Lathered in five pounds of channel grease, County Commissioner Randy Walker will attempt to swim the English Channel to raise funds for Cowboys Against Cancer.
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