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Project Demonstrates Benefits of Constructed Wetlands to Treat Non-Traditional Water Sources
A study by Clemson University researchers was conducted to determine whether constructed wetlands could be utilized to treat contaminated water. The study included ash basin water, simulated cooling water, flue gas desulfurization water and water that is utilized in producing oil and natural gas. The purpose was to see if constructed wetlands could remove the contaminants found in these water types such as salts, heavy metals and hydrocarbons. The water was filtered through the constructed wetlands for approximately 24 hours. Results showed that the treated water was acceptable for reuse or discharge. Since constructed wetlands cost 10-50% less than typical water treatments, this is a great opportunity. Constructed wetlands have many attributes such as stormwater management, water quality, wildlife habitat and aesthetics. If you are interested in utilizing constructed wetlands on your site, please contact us at F. X. Browne, Inc.
WaterWorld, March 10, 2009
DCED Helping Pennsylvania Communities Grow and Improve with $1.6 Million Investment
The Department of Community and Economic Development is providing $1.6 million of funding for 43 projects in 25 counties in Pennsylvania. The funding will be utilized for the development of comprehensive plans, assistance for municipalities to update zoning laws, and to help communities pay for costs associated with transportation, infrastructure, brownfields, housing, parking, open space, and historical preservation needs.
newPA.com, Janel Miller, March 17, 2009
http://www.newpa.com/newsroom/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=317
Report Says Chesapeake Bay's Health Not Improving
Despite a multibillion-dollar cleanup effort over the last 25 years, an annual study by the Chesapeake Bay Program states that the Chesapeake Bay remains "severely degraded". Development and approximately 17 million people within the watershed in portions of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia are contributing nitrogen, phosphorous and sediments to the Bay. The bay's health is at 38 percent.
The Associated Press, Brian Westley, March 19, 2009
http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-72/1237469349183550.xml&storylist=penn
Report Shows Progress Exceeding Plans in Christina River Basin
A report by the University of Delaware and the Delaware River Basin shows that projects over the past four years have reduced stormwater runoff pollution to the Christina River Basin. The Christina River Basin Clean Water Partnership in Pennsylvania and Delaware has performed many projects to reduce stormwater pollution, such as stream restoration, stream fencing and nutrient management control plans. This was accomplished with the assistance of a $1 million EPA Targeted Watersheds Grant.
EPA Environmental News, February 5, 2009
http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/pdf/pressreleases/Christina%20Basin%20PR%20Feb%205.pdf