water quality

At Congressional hearing, advocates say federal government needs to address contamination concerns

Aging pipeline, which has leaked before, will be used to temporarily carry natural gas liquids

Four environmental organizations are threatening to sue the owner of a York County coal-fired power plant over pollution they say is discharging into the Susquehanna River.

Hundreds of thousands of preserved plants will be made available online

Environmentalists call for new agreement to manage flows; NYC says accord was agreed between itself and four states

STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA - Nearly two years ago, the EPA told Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection that its water program was so under-staffed and under-funded, it was failing to enforce federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

Marcellus region shows smallest increase in water use but quadruples frack waste from 2011-16

STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA - Increased water quality problems tied to global climate change are affecting the way people fish, boat, and swim on Lake Erie, according to a paper published last month in the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration.

SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) - According to data from the Onondaga County Health Department, no toxins have been detected at the water intake pipes in Skaneateles Lake for the last three days.

SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) - A low level detection of algae toxins, 0.3 parts per billion of toxins known as microcystins, have been found in Skaneateles Lake, according to local and state health officials. The toxins were detected in untreated water during weekly testing. None were found after the water was treated.