Tag Archives: Water
Merrimack To Vote On Putting Public Water Utility In Town’s Control
Merrimack residents will vote this month on giving the town control of their water utility. It comes after two years of struggle with contamination in local wells, likely stemming from local plastics-maker Saint Gobain. | More at NHPR
Posted in Environment, Local NH Politics
Tagged Merrimack, MVD, Pollution, Saint-Gobain, Water
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No Rise in Merrimack Cancers after PFOA “Contamination” is Not Surprising
Long before the “massive” contamination of a portion of Merrimack New Hampshire’s water supply, I was aware of PFOA’s. The Teflon adhering chemistry was already on the radar of the usual suspects as a potential source of easy revenue, actual science be … Continue reading
Lawsuit: Poland Spring Water Is Committing ‘Colossal Fraud’
The complaint, which seeks class-action status, claims Poland Spring parent company Nestle Waters North America is actually selling water that doesn’t meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration definition of spring water. According to its website, Poland Spring water is collected “before it emerges … Continue reading
PFCs Targeted In New Hampshire Legislation
After months of wrangling in the legislature, New Hampshire officials approved three water laws this month. Two of the laws tackle the issue of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), a persistent challenge for New Hampshire water managers, according to New Hampshire Public Radio. A third … Continue reading
What’s Behind Water Management and Taxation Schemes?
Next time your town or city wants to impose a ‘roof’ or ‘driveway’ water run off tax, you will know where the idea originated. Tell your local officials to stop doing the bidding of the APA and the UN! “UN … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Environment, taxes
Tagged Granite State Future(s), taxes, UN, Water
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Amid Contamination Concerns, Portsmouth and Greenland Ask N.H. to Pay Water Bills
The city of Portsmouth and the town of Greenland are asking the state to help pay for public water at homes whose private wells may be at risk of water contamination. Residents living near the Coakley Landfill in Greenland fear … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Environment
Tagged Contamination, Greeland, NHPR, Portsmouth, Water
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Official Resigns After Blaming Flint Water Crisis On ‘N****rs Who Don’t Pay Their Bills’
An official at an agency that manages foreclosed homes in Flint, Michigan, has resigned after a recording surfaced Sunday in which he blames the city’s water crisis on “n****rs who don’t pay their bills.” Phil Stair resigned as sales manager of … Continue reading
Council Tables Water Restrictions (For Now)
At a meeting, April 17, (Londonderry Town) Councilors pondered amendments to an ordinance already in place that restricts outside water use in town. The amendment would possibly restrict outdoor residential use allowing watering on certain days of the week depending … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Environment, New Hampshire News
Tagged Eagle-Tribune, Londonderry, Restrictions, Water
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Manchester lifts voluntary water use restrictions
Voluntary water use restrictions in the city have been lifted, after the Manchester Water Works Board of Water Commissioners announced it is lifting any voluntary limitations due to rising levels at two local bodies of water. More… | New Hampshire.com … Continue reading
Bill Would Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water
Does it include another path to federal oversight and control of local water? New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is planning to introduce a bill to improve efforts to identify the public health effects of emerging contaminants found in drinking water. … Continue reading
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