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New Castle area: Chemical detection shuts public supply well
State health and utility officials are puzzling over detections of toxic chemicals used to make nonstick, non-stain coatings in two Artesian Water supply wells in the New Castle area, findings that prompted a full shutdown of... Read More
United States, Delaware Perfluorinated chemicals
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
Sulfuryl hexafluoride: ARB fines Oxy subsidiary over $250,000 for a 50 lb gas leak
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) yesterday announced a settlement with a California oil company to resolve violations of a state greenhouse gas emissions regulation. Under the settlement, THUMS Long Beach Company was fined $254,100 for... Read More
United States, California Greenhouse/Ozone Gases
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
Salina to vote on fluoridation
A petition to remove fluoride from Salina’s water supply was submitted on Monday to the city clerk. A grassroots organization called Salina Cares delivered the petition and its 2041 signatures to city clerk Shandi Wicks on July 21st. The... Read More