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Blocks away from South Philly refinery explosion, residents saw what looked ‘almost like a nuclear disaster’
The city was still shrouded in early morning darkness when something deeper and more ominous than a passing thunderstorm rippled across South and Southwest Philadelphia, driving people out of their beds. One by one, residents darted to their windows and front steps, wondering if they’d discover some mundane explanation — a ruptured gas main, a […]
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Explosions rip through South Philadelphia refinery, triggering major fire and injuring 5
A series of explosions and a massive fire ripped through a South Philadelphia oil refinery early Friday, injuring five workers. Firefighters contained the blaze at Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) within a couple hours, but it was still burning Friday evening. The blaze was not yet cool enough for firefighters to safely turn off the refinery’s […]
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Philadelphia Oil Refinery Explosion Shakes City With Huge Fireball
An orange fireball filled the sky in Philadelphia early Friday after an explosion at an oil refinery in the southwest part of the city. From Pennsylvania to New Jersey, there were reports of homes shaking, as people awoke to a smoke-filled sky and orders to shelter in place. No significant injuries were reported, according […]
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Speaking Up for Community Water Fluoridation “trainings” in Pittsburgh & Lancaster
Register Today Community Water Fluoridation Trainings “Speaking Up for Community Water Fluoridation” is being offered in partnership with the American Fluoridation Society. Continuing education credits are available. The training is free and lunch will be provided. The same training will take place on two dates at two locations. Please choose the one that works best […]
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Chemicals that tainted Bucks, Montco drinking water found in lettuce, beef, even chocolate cake
Ground turkey, chocolate cake, kale — laced with a serving of toxic chemicals. People across the country, including in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, are already grappling with the effects of drinking potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS. Newly revealed research by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows Americans are eating the substances, too. Tests […]
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Water authority: Meadville water consumption down as fluoridation nears
VERNON TOWNSHIP — Consumption of water is down in Meadville and Meadville Area Water Authority officials say the explanation is improved technology and fewer people drinking tap water. They are hopeful the introduction of fluoridation, which is expected to occur in the next month or two, will not contribute further to the decline. A steep […]
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Equipment necessary for water fluoridation in Meadville is ready
Fluoridation day is nearly upon us. While a major step remains before Meadville Area Water Authority can begin fluoridating the water it provides to consumers, the equipment necessary for doing so is ready to go, according to MAWA officials. “Konzell Construction has completed all of the work associated with the fluoride addition with the exception […]
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DEP settles with Franklin over violations associated with fluoride in water system
Too much fluoride in Franklin’s municipal water system last year has resulted in the city of Franklin and its General Authority having to pay a $25,000 civil penalty while Franklin’s operator-in-charge of the drinking water system will pay a $2,500 civil penalty and surrender his state certification. The penalties are part of a settlement agreement announced Tuesday […]
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DEP Announces Settlement with City of Franklin, General Authority Over Violations Associated with Overfeed of Fluoride in Water System
Meadville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a settlement agreement with the City of Franklin and the City’s General Authority for violations of the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act associated with an overfeed of fluoride in the Franklin water system in February 2018. The agreement requires the City and the General […]
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DEP Announces Settlement with City of Franklin, General Authority Over Fluoride Violations
Excerpts: … The agreement requires the City and the General Authority to take actions to update operational procedures, provide public notice of certain conditions, submit records, and obtain permits for equipment changes at their water plants. The agreement includes a $25,000 civil penalty for violations associated with the 2018 fluoride overfeed and irregularities in the […]
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