Over Pumping Well Water Causes Problems – Low Yield Well – Can your water well be over-pumped? By Mr. Brian Oram, Professional Geologist The simple and direct answer is Yes. A water well can be over-pumped and when this occurs the actions can cause premature failure of pumps and motors, damage the wellbore integrity,… Read more
Waterdrop Water Filtration System Special Stainless Steel Filtration Systems Waterdrop was founded in 2015 with the wish to provide trustworthy water purification solutions. The brand is dedicated to providing people around the world with the high-quality products to truly purify their drinking water. The name Waterdrop comes from the desire to deliver clean, safe, and… Read more
Healthy Drinking Water and Healthy Homes – Communicating to the Public What is a Drinking Water Advisory? DO NOT PANIC ! What are Drinking Water Advisories and What Should You Do ? Drinking water advisories let customers know that their tap water or drinking water could be contaminated and make them sick. There are no… Read more
3M Agrees to EPA Order to Sample and Provide Treatment for PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water near Cordova, IL Facility EPA Enforcement Part of Agency Strategy to Characterize and Address PFAS Releases from Major Manufacturers WASHINGTON (November 3, 2022) – Today, the 3M Company agreed to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) order to sample and provide… Read more
November 2, 2022 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), which will serve as the basis for EPA’s regulatory considerations over the next five-year cycle under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This update includes a substantial expansion… Read more
Community Announcement Have you ever had the drinking water from your well, spring or cistern tested for lead and other health-related pollutants? If not, here is your chance. Penn State Extension has received funding from the Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Center and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide no-cost drinking water testing to a… Read more
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania – Flooding Private Water Wells – contaminated drinking water With the significant and long-term rainfall events, we have rural areas that have undergone flooding. If your area has been flooded and you use private water wells, you must take some action to ensure that your water well is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. … Read more
Complete Water Testing Kit – Because it is important to KnowYourH20 Whether you have well water or municipal water, you won’t know what you’re drinking unless you test it. Crystal clear water can contain a number of contaminants from chemicals to metals and even bacteria. Many of the contaminants that are cause for concern can… Read more
Lead in Your Drinking Water Despite measures taken by the EPA, lead poisoning is still a serious concern. Lead can be found in old water taps as well as interior and exterior piping, plus in consumer products, paints, and pigments, and even your home. As water sits in these pipes, the water can interact with… 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
