By Anya Tikka SUNRISE LAKES — Residents continue to complain about sewer and water problems at Sunrise Lake. Some say their ground and well water are contaminated, and that their sewage mounds, which are supposed to filter wastewater, are failing. An inspector from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) found that a leaky sewer… Read more
B.F. Environmental Partners with Nonprofit to Share Environmental Data This partnership allows consumers to know about environmental dangers near their homes WILKES-BARRE, PA—September 25, 2015—B.F. Environmental Consultants, an environmental consulting firm providing a range of services throughout the Northeast, announced today that it will begin making detailed environmental risk reports available to consumers through its… Read more
For 2014 – ROA Number – 2 – Citizens Database For the past 20+ years, Mr. Brian Oram has been conducting water quality analysis, baseline testing, and conducting education programs for the citizens of Pennsylvania. Even though our groundwater resources are one of our most important assets, there is limited data on the quality and quantity of… Read more
CLU-IN’s ongoing series of Internet Seminars are free, web-based slide presentations with a companion audio portion. We provide two options for accessing the audio portion of the seminar: by phone line or streaming audio simulcast. Past summaries and presentations are also available. To register for any Webinar. Case Studies to Assess Potential Impacts of… Read more
The Need for Well Water Testing In Pennsylvania and other states NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. – Eight percent of more than 5,000 wells tested across Pennsylvania contain groundwater with levels of arsenic at or above federal standards set for public drinking water, while an additional 12 percent – though not exceeding standards – show elevated levels… Read more
