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Stop dumping toxic waste on Texas land. Defend your property at dontwastetexas.org In Texas, most oilfield waste is disposed by dumping it in giant open pits near the wellsite. These pits scar the landscape and are full of toxins that can contaminate soil, poison groundwater, and harm plants and animals. This is legal in Texas, but you can help change that. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) sets regulations for waste pits under Statewide Rule 8. The RRC is taking comments from the public about updating Rule 8, which is your chance to demand better regulations. You must post your comments to dontwastetexas.org by October 15th, 5 pm. Current regulations allow companies to dig waste pits: • Without consent from landowners • Without engineering standards to prevent leaks • Without safeguards to protect groundwater This isn’t right, and this is your chance to protect the land. The oil and gas industry that’s so vital to Texas can still prosper without violating your property rights and threatening land, water, livestock, and wildlife. Demand better protection by October 15. dontwastetexas.org #DontWasteTexas

🏞Lawsuits to Stop Campbell Soup Company's Water Pollution of Maumee River~Lake Eeerie ⚖️This is a lawsuit filed by Environment Ohio and Lake Erie Waterkeeper against Campbell Soup Supply Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Campbell Soup, Inc., for thousands of alleged violations over the past five years, routinely discharging wastewater with illegally high levels of phosphorous, the prime chemical contributor to Lake Erie’s algal blooms; E. coli bacteria; oil and grease; suspended solids, and other harmful pollutants of the federal Clean Water Act at its canning factory on the banks of the Maumee River in Napoleon, Ohio. ⚖️Complaint Filed https://lnkd.in/g-weuNw6 “Installing a modern wastewater treatment system to end its Clean Water Act violations is nothing less than what Campbell’s millions of loyal consumers would expect”, stated John Rumpler ✍️Article By John Rumpler Clean Water Director & Senior Attorney, Environment America https://lnkd.in/gZQRux-Z Environment America https://lnkd.in/gj-_v9Mj Lake Eerie Waterkeeper https://lnkd.in/g2ujRQ5j Clean Water Act https://lnkd.in/gpA5RHHd. ⚖️The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, also filed its own lawsuit Wednesday, concerning the same violations and seeking the same relief. The environmental groups have been working cooperatively with the federal agencies and expect the two suits to be consolidated into a single case. https://lnkd.in/gY23t_V6 #waterquality #waterresources #watersustainability #waterqualitymanagement #toxicalgae #pollution #ecoli #ecolibacteria #grease #oil #chemicals #phosphorus #dumping #campbellsoup #suspendedsolids #jocelynclee

Wet wipes are not fine to flush after all, water industry admits https://lnkd.in/eCccaSpN

In 2015, it was discovered that oil companies had been injecting their toxic oilfield wastewater into drinking water aquifers in California. Hopefully this is no longer happening, but the oil companies need to dispose of their wastewater somewhere. So in addition to injecting it underground where it could contaminate groundwater the oil companies are also selling their oilfield wastewater to the California farmers to grow our food (because the farmers don’t get first dibs on the good drinking water). This has been happening since the late 1990s and the dirty practice of selling oilfield wastewater to the farmers for agriculture is expanding in California in 2024. I wrote a book about it and a feature screenplay. It’s called Fresh from Farmers Valley. Who wants to see this movie in the theaters? I know I do! * The California EPA is somewhat separate from the EPA in Washington, D.C. and it is allowed to have “primacy” jurisdiction over California. The following article is about injection of oilfield wastewater in Wyoming in 2024… “Feds reject plan to pump Moneta oilfield waste into potential drinking water”

As I continue to research the historic use of former agricultural properties throughout the US, I find it has become more complicated to do so in states where bio solids may been used for decades. Each state has its own laws concerning bio solids use as fertilizer on agricultural lands, so potential PFAS contamination is carefully considered during each ASTM standard 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment on such sites planned for development. Tennessee is slowly moving forward concerning the use of bio solids (treated sewage) fertilizer that has caused PFAS contamination of land and drinking water.

Interesting #hazmat find of the week Defend Environmental Ltd. Any guesses from the gurus and pros out there? Four steel tight head drums filled to the brim with a unknown yellow powder substance. The drums have been put in quarantine awaiting testing. If you have a yard that needs cleanup with unknown drums or hazmat waste give Defend Environmental Ltd. call. We can profile your #waste, re pack #labpacks, #transport and #Dispose of your waste. If any #spills are found we can #remediate the area and compete any #reporting you may require as well. #saskatoon #saskatchewn #dangerousgoods #emergencyresponse #hazmattechnician #spillresponse

Inadequate Stain Elimination Protocols 1. Procrastination in addressing the issue of stains 2. Utilization of aggressive chemical agents that may inflict damage 3. Implementation of techniques that diverge from the established best practices for stain elimination The predicament of eradicating obstinate stains can be a significant source of vexation. Nevertheless, with the professional support provided by Oxy-Genie Carpet Cleaning Services, such impediments can be surmounted with efficacy. It is imperative to act promptly, utilize the appropriate cleaning methods, and select cleaning agents that are not only efficacious but also benign for the health of children and pets to secure the most favorable outcomes. It is advisable to eschew any postponement in treatment, the employment of excessively strong and potentially deleterious chemicals, or the adoption of unsuitable methods, as these practices may exacerbate the entrenchment of the stain. Should you require expert assistance, our state-of-the-art technology and environmentally responsible solutions stand ready to restore your carpets to their original condition, whilst upholding our dedication to environmental stewardship. We cordially invite you to share your own triumphs in stain elimination or to seek guidance in the comments section below. Your contributions and queries are highly esteemed. For additional tips and updates, kindly follow us. We provide services in Calgary, Okotoks, Crossfield, Strathmore, Langdon, Airdrie, Chestermere, High River, and other locales within Alberta. #CleanLiving #EcoFriendly #OxyGenie #CarpetCleaningCalgary #CarpetCleaningAirdrie #CarpetCleaningCochrane #CarpetCleaningChestermere #CarpetCleaningOkotoks #UpholsteryCleaningCalgary #PetStainRemovalCalgary

NEW on the BLOG >> Where are we heading on sewage pollution? ⚠️ We know the problem – water companies are using our rivers as sewers. 💰We know the cause – a failure to invest driven by a lack of regulation. 🚨We know the solution – the regulators must enforce the law as clarified in the WildFish judicial review. Now, we need the OEP to act to ensure it happens. Here's 👇👇 our chief executive with the latest on sewage and what we're doing about it. https://lnkd.in/eAEh6Q3h

Did you know that faucet water leaks can waste up to 180 gallons of water per week, according to the Environmental Protection Agency?  Not only do leaks waste a lot of water, but they can also increase your water bill. To prevent any issues from arising, inspect your faucets and showerheads regularly for signs of leakage. You should also ensure that your handles aren’t leaking when you turn your water off. They tend to be a sneaky culprit for water leaks. You should also check under your sinks while the water runs to establish if one of your pipes is leaking. If you see water stains, you’ll need to address the issue right away.