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Severe drought downgraded to moderate in Colorado River watershed
HAPPENING NOW
Friday, September 20 2024

NTSB INVESTIGATION UPDATE: MPOG GULF OIL SPILL
A leak from the Main Pass Oil Gathering Pipeline on November 15, 2023 spewed a million gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico 80 km south of New Orleans - here is what we know today

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2003; Case ID# CR_1616 (California)
Locked up 12 months for discharging toxic metal plating wastewater

STORMWATER UNIVERSITY
Nashville, Tennessee start-up explores new approaches to industry challenges with benefits for a wide range of professionals


HAB Tracker
from the California Water Monitoring Council
Sept 13 Bloom Update - HAB Danger at Lago Los Osos, Contra Loma Reservoir, Big Break Regional Shoreline, Discovery Bay, Clear Lake, Lake Anza posted with HAB DANGER advisories

SDWA
EPA Serious Violators List
California Drinking Water Facilities: 93.9% EPA Compliant

HAZARDOUS SPILL FILE
from CA Office of Emergency Services
1000 gallons of sewage discharged in Region 2

Much above normal streamflows for central coast to San Diego watershed regions, severe drought for Colorado River watershed
AFTER THE CLOSE
Thursday, September 19 2024





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RECENT ARTICLES

NTSB INVESTIGATION UPDATE: MPOG GULF OIL SPILL
A leak from the Main Pass Oil Gathering Pipeline on November 15, 2023 spewed a million gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico 80 km south of New Orleans - here is what we know today

STORMWATER UNIVERSITY
Nashville, Tennessee start-up explores new approaches to industry challenges with benefits for a wide range of professionals

HAZMAT TEAMS CALLED IN AMID TOXIC GAS CONCERNS IN IMPERIAL BEACH OVER BORDER SEWAGE CRISIS
Some scientists say they have detected concerning levels of toxic hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide in the air in the South Bay, but the county said Tuesday there is "no immediate threat ... at this time"

FIRST NATION LONG-TERM DRINKING WATER ADVISORIES IN CANADA - September 7, 2024
Overview: There are 32 long-term water advisories in Canada not including BC: 1 in Atlantic, 21 in ON, 4 in MB, 6 in SK, 0 in AB. First Nation Health Authority (FNHA) reports 21 in BC.

AVOCADO GOLDRUSH LINKS USA COMPANIES WITH MEXICO’S DEFORESTATION DISASTER
New lawsuits shine light on the supply chains of U.S. companies operating in Mexico’s lucrative avocado industry, under pressure from organized crime and accusations of growing environmental damage.

...More Recent Articles


RECENT REPORTS

Severe drought downgraded to moderate in Colorado River watershed
HAPPENING NOW
Friday, September 20 2024

Much above normal streamflows for central coast to San Diego watershed regions, severe drought for Colorado River watershed
AFTER THE CLOSE
Thursday, September 19 2024

Revisiting NOAA Storm Forecast 2024
AFTER THE CLOSE
Wednesday, September 18 2024

...More Recent Reports


SDWA Profiles

SDWA
EPA Serious Violators List
California Drinking Water Facilities: 93.9% EPA Compliant

...More SDWA Profiles


HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS

HAB Tracker
from the California Water Monitoring Council
Sept 13 Bloom Update HAB Danger at Lago Los Osos, Contra Loma Reservoir, Big Break Regional Shoreline, Discovery Bay, Clear Lake, Lake Anza posted with HAB DANGER advisories

HAB Tracker
from the California Water Monitoring Council
Sept 6 Bloom Update Lago Los Osos, Lake Chabot, Clear Lake, Alpine Pond, Sausal Pond, Cache Creek, Upper Lake, Lake Anza posted with HAB DANGER advisories

...More Harmful Algae Blooms

SPILLS

HAZARDOUS SPILL FILE
from CA Office of Emergency Services
1000 gallons of sewage discharged in Region 2

HAZARDOUS SPILL FILE
from CA Office of Emergency Services
Sewage deliberately released from an RV Owner in Region 5

...More Spills

FLOWS

Streamflow Situation
From the network of river flow monitors of USGS CA Water Science Center

...More Flows


Crime Box

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2003; Case ID# CR_1616 (California)
Locked up 12 months for discharging toxic metal plating wastewater

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2006; Case ID# CR_1584(California)
Bypassing discharge surveillance technology brings a criminal conviction

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2006; Case ID# CR_1506(California)
Painting company and owner-operator sentenced over a quarter million for transporting, dumping hazardous waste

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2006; Case ID# CR_1592(California)
Metal finisher fined for discharging contaminated wastewater to the city facility

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2007; Case ID# CR_1284(California)
Winding up your metal plating business? Don't do this!

...More Crime Box



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