Category Archives: Waste Discharge Pollution

Cosmetic Chemical Hinders Brain Development in Tadpoles

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

ScienceDaily (Jan. 10, 2012) — A new study finds that low concentrations of the chemical methylisothiazolinone has subtle but measurable negative effects on the neural development of tadpoles. The chemical is found in some cosmetics, although the study does not … Continue reading →

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Water treatment turns common chemicals toxic, says report

Posted on December 12, 2011 by admin

Ben Cubby December 2, 2011 TRACES of common pain-killing drugs are being transformed into toxic forms by waste water treatment plants, a new report from researchers at the University of NSW shows. The study, which used samples from water treatment … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Facilities Release Pharmaceuticals to the Environment

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

In a 2004-2009 study, USGS scientists found that pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities can be a significant source of pharmaceuticals to the environment. Effluents from two wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) that receive discharge from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities (PMFs) had 10 to 1000 … Continue reading →

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Discussion on the Latest on Estrogen in Water

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Larry

To All, Sewage effluent testing has shown high levels of estrogen and other pharmaceuticals that are likely to interfere with the reproductive cycle – and provide larger breasts for guys (as well as slower running and biking capabilities). Sewage sludge … Continue reading →

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Action Letter to Protect Our Waterways from Pesticides

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Larry

To All, Pesticides in our waters, often overlooked, are a significant threat to wildlife and human health. Right now chemical and agribusiness lobbyists are trying to persuade Congress to gut the Clean Water Act and allow unregulated pesticide application. You can … Continue reading →

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Summary of Online Stormwater Resources

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Larry

Summary of Online Stormwater Resources A summary of available online stormwater resources which may be of interest to Citizen Monitors and Watershed Stewards.  Agency Programs…BMP’s…Monitoring…Videos…Other… Agency Programs: EPA Stormwater Program Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation from rain and snowmelt … Continue reading →

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Meetings and Issues Announcements from NCRWQCB

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Larry

North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board ANNOUNCEMENTS The next Regional Board meeting will be 11/03/2011 Policy For Implementation of the Water Quality Objective for Temperature Public Comments on the Policy for Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration CEQA Scoping Document due November … Continue reading →

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Join Call: Toxic Chemicals that Disrupt Hormones: Impacts on Fish and People

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Larry

CHE Alaska call: Toxic Chemicals that Disrupt Hormones: Impacts on Fish and People August 24, 2011 at 9:00 am Alaska / 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern RSVP: To join this free call and receive the dial-up instructions, please … Continue reading →

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Join Call About Toxic Chemicals that Disrupt Hormones

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Larry

Please join us on Wednesday, August 24th for a one hour discussion  with environmental biologist Dr. Frances Solomon. Dr. Solomon has more than 25 years of experience in state and local environmental agencies, focusing on the biological impacts of toxic water pollutants, pollution … Continue reading →

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In Response to BLM’s Leasing of 2,600 Acres in CA for Fracking

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Larry

Hi all– I want to note that the rocks in these areas are known to have been petroleum source rocks, but they have never been heavily exploited for oil or gas production.  This means that petroleum formed in the rocks … Continue reading →

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