July 1, 2008
Tuesday Headlines: Legislation Introduced to Protect Puget Sound
The Washington state Congressional delegation has introduced legislation that would be a new source of grant funding for water quality and stormwater discharge projects in the Puget Sound area of northwest Washington. Congressman Norm Dicks and Senator Maria Cantwell have introduced the Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2008 (H.R.6364 and S.3196), which would establish a distinct office within the EPA to coordinate the expanded efforts to address pollution impacts on Puget Sound.
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A federal judge will not issue a ruling for at least another month on a lawsuit against the city of Honolulu over hundreds of sewage spills across Oahu since 1999. The city has admitted violating the federal Clean Water Act in at least 99 sewage spills but is disputing an additional 207 spills.
The Eastwood section of Syracuse is experiencing low water pressure after two water main breaks this morning. (picture courtesy of WSYR-TV)
A tentative budget deal between Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and state lawmakers calls for borrowing about $2.5 billion for water and sewer projects, bridge repairs and other infrastructure projects. The budget agreement calls for $800 million in borrowing for water and sewer projects, paid for through slot-machine gambling revenues.
In Lawrence, Kansas, a sinkhole that appeared late last week in the East Hills Business Park was caused by a water line break, city officials said.
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