Utilities News and Press Releases

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Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program Found Effective by EPA and Ways to Test Drinking Water Quality: 1/30/2023 9:09:14 AM; Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it approved Denver Water’s comprehensive approach for reducing lead in drinking water through the issuance of a final variance under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in California and Mitigating Exposure Risks to Hazardous Substances: 1/26/2023 12:31:37 PM; The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) warns that firefighters can be exposed to hundreds of different chemicals in the form of gases, vapors and particulates.
PCB Pollution Lawsuit Ends with the Largest Environmental Damage Recovery Settlement in Oregon History: 1/24/2023 9:46:54 AM; Last month, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced a $698 million dollar settlement with chemical company for their past role in polluting Oregon with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Duke Energy Florida provides financial assistance as fuel and storm cost filings impact 2023 rates: 1/24/2023 9:04:00 AM; Duke Energy Florida proposed adjustments to its fuel and capacity rates, and recovery of storm restoration costs with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC).
Major Storms Cause Widespread Flooding and Property Damage in Northern California: 1/19/2023 9:09:41 AM; Heavy rains in Northern California during December and January have caused evacuations, flooding and power outages in many communities. Schools, businesses and countless homes have been inundated by floodwaters that have caused extensive property damage in areas.
EPA Fines Five Home Renovation Companies in Kansas and Missouri for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations: 1/18/2023 8:59:42 AM; Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that five home renovation companies in Kansas and Missouri have agreed to pay nearly $132,000 collectively in penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act.
DHEC Investigates Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in South Carolina: 1/17/2023 9:19:28 AM; Last month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced it was investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Darlington County.
Property Management and Development Company Reaches Settlement with EPA for Alleged Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Violations: 1/16/2023 9:15:26 AM; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it had reached a settlement with a Connecticut property management and development firm for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
BorgWarner Unveils Delco Remy® 150MT™ Starter at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2023: 1/16/2023 7:48:02 AM; • The new Delco Remy 150MT meets or exceeds new crank requirements set by OEMs. • Includes a high-performance power pack that supports multiple vehicle power sources and is equipped with over-crank thermal protection and mechanical rigidity for reliable startability • Currently available to the aftermarket BorgWarner unveiled the new Delco Remy 150MT heavy duty …
EMSL Opens New Microbiology Laboratory in Northern Virginia: 1/13/2023 9:04:22 AM; EMSL is proud to announce the opening of our new Laboratory in Herndon, VA. The Herndon, VA laboratory is A2LA accreditation for spore trap and direct exam analysis of mold.
Federal Lead Paint Ban Violation Results in the Recall of Desks and Storage Units: 1/12/2023 9:09:56 AM; Last month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of hundreds of desks and storage units and that were sold from October of 2020 through March of 2022.
National Radon Action Month and Testing Homes and Buildings throughout California: 1/11/2023 1:14:02 PM; January is recognized as National Radon Action Month and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) states that the cold winter months are the best time of year to test for this odorless and colorless gas.
Multinational Company Agrees to EPA Order to Sample and Provide Treatment for PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water: 1/10/2023 1:59:00 PM; Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a large multinational company agreed to an EPA order to sample and provide treatment to address contamination from per- and polyfluoroakyl substances (PFAS) found in drinking water in the vicinity of a Cordova, IL facility the firm operates.
New EPA Lead-Safe Work Practice Resources Available to California Home Renovation DIYers: 1/9/2023 9:03:40 AM; Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had launched the Renovation Lead-Safe Media Kit to educate the public and prevent lead exposure when performing and promoting renovation, repair and painting (RRP) projects on homes built before 1978.
Winter Storm Elliott Brings Burst Pipes, Water Damage, Mold and Asbestos Exposure Concerns: 1/5/2023 8:46:54 AM; Just in time for the holidays, Winter Storm Elliott brought record setting cold temperatures to many parts of the United States and Canada. The winter storm intensified into a bomb cyclone with extremely frigid conditions reaching a number of states that do not regularly experience freezing temperatures.
Tesla’s California Footprint: 1/4/2023 1:01:40 PM; In the 20 years since Tesla was founded in San Carlos, California, we have grown from a long-shot startup to the state’s largest manufacturing employer and the world’s leading electric vehicle maker.
National Radon Action Month and How to Test a Home or Building: 1/4/2023 9:30:27 AM; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America, claiming the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year.
Duke Energy updates North Carolina Utilities Commission on Winter Storm Elliott Emergency Outage Event: 1/3/2023 11:11:56 AM; Leaders from Duke Energy today apologized to customers and regulators for the disruption caused by the company’s actions to institute rotating power outages on Dec.