meaning customers should not use that water until they get the all-clear If you’re wondering how fires can make drinking water dangerous the first thing to understand is this: The structures where we work and shop dine and sleep and just generally live our lives are full of materials that release toxic waste when those materials burn This article is provided free of charge to keep our community safe and supported in the aftermath of the devastating fires in Southern California The examples are numerous. Couches and mattresses, TVs and refrigerators, tires and toys, even clothes are full of polyurethane and plastics, which vaporize into a toxic smoke once they’re set on fire, said Dr. Gina Solomon, chief of the Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine at UC San Francisco which is used to make just about everything in the modern world from plastics and gasoline to detergents and pesticides benzene is a carcinogen if ingested or inhaled Most studies about benzene are based on many years of exposure “We don’t want to use the population of burn zones to see what months or weeks of exposure does We want to just avoid exposure in those areas.” that allows contaminants such as bacteria and vaporized VOCs and other toxic chemicals to get inside “Normally our water systems have positive pressure — they’re full of water so nothing can get in the pipes,” she said “It can create situations where you get suction instead of pressure it’s not a backflow of [contaminated] water but air full of toxic chemicals A home on El Medio Avenue in Pacific Palisades burns on the night of Jan (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) Only one neighborhood in Santa Rosa — Fountain Grove — lost water pressure during the Tubbs fire and the water to the neighborhood’s surviving 13 homes developed a contamination problem Residents reported that their water smelled like gasoline and testing revealed benzene contamination for reasons investigators couldn’t explain Researchers didn’t really understand what was happening until after they were able to do more extensive testing on the drinking water for the 1,200 surviving homes in Paradise That’s when they learned that VOCs and other contaminants could enter the drinking water even in a smoke or gas form if the water systems lost pressure As a result of their findings, the state Assembly passed a new law, California Health and Safety Code Section 116596, that went into effect Jan mandating that if a structure or structures burn in a wildfire of 300 acres or more water districts must test their water and deem it free of contaminants before it can be used by customers “So basically we are guilty until proven innocent, based on this law,” said Tom Majich, general manager of the Kinneloa Irrigation District, the smallest of the five water districts in the Altadena area with water advisories but I just want people to understand that putting out a [water advisory] notice doesn’t mean you have a problem Majich is awaiting his district’s test results and he’s hopeful his system will be deemed safe The district’s water system did not lose pressure and less than 7% of the district’s 600 customers — roughly 40 structures — were burned in the fire “My personal opinion is that our water system was not compromised but the law says that doesn’t matter,” Majich said Majich said he doesn’t know when his district’s test results will be in He speculated that other water districts haven’t had a chance to test yet because their offices and systems were so badly damaged in the fire “They’re still really in crisis mode,” he said Calls to the other districts for comment were not returned another concern in contaminated water systems What’s dangerous is when the water is full of volatile organic compounds it releases benzene and other chemicals into your kitchen.” Hot showers or baths can vaporize those chemicals too That’s why most of the water advisories have do-not-use alerts until the systems can be thoroughly tested “Once the biofilm is contaminated, it’s difficult to get those chemicals back out of the pipes. In Paradise, they had to flush the entire water system seven times, and some of those service lines [between water mains and houses] were so contaminated they had to go in and dig them up and just replace them,” Solomon said. “So basically what we saw in Paradise was about a six-month process, and I think we can anticipate a similar time frame in the most impacted parts of L.A.” Once a water system gets the all-clear, people should feel confident about the quality of their drinking water, Solomon said. “I know a lot of people will be fearful, and may not trust the results, but I have great faith in the actual testing data,” she said. “Once they’ve done the testing, and the area is negative [for contaminants], it means people can breathe a sigh of relief that they’re not in an area impacted by water hazard.” A smoky haze fills the dusk landscape as a home smolders in the foreground during the Eaton fire in Altadena on Jan. 8. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Can you do anything safely with suspect water?Basically, Solomon said, water with suspected contaminants should be avoided. Solomon said she’s not sure how watering plants outside would be affected. VOCs would evaporate in sunlight, she said, but there hasn’t been much research on what other potential contaminants could do. The safest course, she said, is to just not use the water until it’s deemed safe. Vegetables, fruits and plants growing outdoors shouldn’t be adversely affected by the water either, she said. The bigger concern outdoors is stirring up the ash from burned-up structures, which is also full of toxins, Solomon said, so be sure to wear gloves and an N95 mask to avoid inhaling the ash. Scientists urge caution after a carcinogen is detected in water in fire-stricken areas Feb 2025: The city of Sierra Madre has also issued an unsafe water alert for areas north of Grandview Avenue California Sports Climate & Environment Lifestyle Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Calif.— The Eaton Fire caused damage to several City of Pasadena reservoirs and pump stations potentially impacting water quality within the areas shown in gray on the map below While the extent of the damages cannot be evaluated at this time due to the ongoing fire situation and limited accessibility the water systems that serve the impacted areas may be compromised including potential debris and other matter from fire damage the City issued a do-not-drink water notification alert to notify and protect the health of our community and Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) advise the Pasadena community in the identified areas to not use tap water for drinking and cooking until further notice The City is working diligently to address the issue and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Pasadena community PWP is prioritizing the necessary water infrastructure repairs while continuing its standard for daily water quality testing The City of Pasadena will inform the community when tests show that the water is safe again Expected timeframe for resolution is dependent on the rapidly evolving fire Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Eaton Fire caused damage to several City of Pasadena reservoirs and pump stations potentially affecting water quality within portions of the City On Sunday the City released a statement reporting that testing has begun on the water in the areas thought to have been affected by the damage “Though the City of Pasadena maintains and operates its own water quality testing lab we are working closely with the State Water Resources Control Board to ensure proper adherence to all safety protocols and regulations,” the statement said Results of the testing are expected to be released to the public on Monday afternoon people in the affected areas should not use the water for other purpose Bottled water should be used for all drinking (including baby formula and juice) and in food preparation until further notice This also applies to pets and domestic animals More » The ‘Humming-Byrd’ House: A Mid-Century Storybook Ranch Surrounded by Nature Pasadena Now has been published daily since April 2004 and is among the very oldest continuously operated community news websites in the U.S Pasadena Now strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the entire community The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls Copyright © 2025. Pasadena Now | Terms of - Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds offer another way to get Pasadena Now content Subscribe to our feeds to get the latest headlines summaries and links back to full articles – formatted for your favorite feed reader and updated throughout the day a school and local centre at Water Eaton have been submitted to Cherwell District Council Bellway Homes and landowner Christ Church have submitted an outline planning application for the site which was allocated in the Cherwell Local Plan Partial Review (Policy PR6a) The submission follows four stages of consultation and consultation on the application runs until June 9 strategic land director (central region) for Bellway said: “Bellway Homes acquired the site from Christ Church in September 2022 following various stages of consultation This winter we held a final stage of consultation which gave us an opportunity to meet with people to discuss our plans “Bellway Homes and Christ Church have now submitted an outline planning application for the development to Cherwell District Council Water Eaton is the product of huge amounts of work and engagement to help us create the best possible scheme with high-quality homes and a variety of green spaces built into the site’s design “The stewardship of Water Eaton is also very important to us and Christ Church will continue to be involved in the management of the community areas and green spaces “We’d like to thank everyone who’s been involved over the last two years The feedback people have provided during the process has influenced the design of Water Eaton helping to create a scheme that will deliver much needed new homes in a sustainable location along with a range of complementary facilities.” The outline application can be found at: https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/23%2F01233%2FOUT#undefined © Thames Tap (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free 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enable or disable cookies again Print In the immediate aftermath of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires local water agencies have been questioned and criticized about why sufficient water resources may not have been available for the fire suppression effort As the general manager of a public water agency I’ve tried to succinctly explain the quandary facing water systems especially those whose infrastructure has evolved over the past 130 years from irrigating citrus orchards to serving highly populated and dense residential communities When I talk to people about the finite capacity of water systems I ask them to imagine a small coffee shop that sells 200 to 300 cups of drip coffee on an average day and a few days a year might sell 400 That is how community water systems are designed to operate 400-cup day is similar to what a water system may experience on a day with high customer demand in addition to a few isolated structure fires or a small wildland-urban interface fire that is primarily suppressed by air attack resources Water systems are designed for this scenario if one day someone comes in and orders 40,000 cups of coffee That 40,000-cup order is similar to the demand on water systems during the ground response to the Eaton and Palisades fires in early January For that coffee shop to be able to fill an unexpected 40,000-cup order that might happen once every 30 years the business would need to occupy a much larger space have dozens of people on staff standing by maintain idle equipment and keep a huge inventory of coffee on hand most of which would expire and be thrown away Building a business plan for a coffee shop that can handle this is theoretically possible but for 99.99% of the time when demand is not extraordinary it probably would have to sell coffee for well over $100 a cup to stay afloat Customers would be paying a huge sum for their daily coffee so that the shop could be ready at any moment to fulfill a 40,000-cup order People don’t like to pay for so much excess capacity; in general if prices were set to support that vast spare capacity We provide safe drinking water at your tap If being prepared for the 1 out of every 10,000 days scenario is what the public demands the upfront and ongoing financial investment is larger than any community can likely tolerate reject the rate increase that would be required Our state’s Proposition 218, approved by voters in 1996, allows for ratepayers to protest and reject water fee increases they don’t want, and the public exercises that power frequently. The average household water bill in California is approximately half the average household cellphone bill. The people have spoken, and they want low water bills. Building a system that has the capacity for a catastrophe that may occur every 30 years is possible, but I don’t believe it’s the best use of public and personal resources. Yes, public water systems should continue to invest in emergency preparedness and resilience measures. Yes, we should upgrade our aging and obsolete infrastructure. Yes, we should reexamine the way our legacy exurban water systems have and haven’t adapted to the current needs of their higher density residential customer base. But we should also acknowledge that a better return on our community investment most likely will come from hardening our homes through proven tactics that make them less ignitable and through being committed to the maintenance of defensible space to prevent rapid fire spread. Water will always be needed for firefighting too, but it’s not realistic to imagine water systems will ever be equipped to douse fires as intense, and widespread, as the Eaton and Palisades blazes were at their peaks. Creating and maintaining that capacity would simply be too expensive. The good news is that the more pragmatic solution is relatively affordable: applying the inexpensive prevention techniques we already have and continuing to develop new ones. Tom Majich is the general manager of the Kinneloa Irrigation District, a special district public water agency formed in 1953. It is in the burn area of the 1993 Kinneloa fire and the 2025 Eaton fire. The Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project will significantly enhance water quality for the City of Pasadena and the surrounding region This is made possible by the project’s upstream drainage area of 10,294 acres and its proximity to the adjacent storm channel (Eaton Wash) as well as an undeveloped City-owned site (project site) This project site will provide underground stormwater infiltration and treatment components to improve water quality within Eaton Wash the project site will be transformed into new usable park space with incorporated above-ground amenities that will be guided by comprehensive community outreach and engagement efforts ensuring that the design elements reflect the needs Thank you for attending the Community Outreach Meeting on March 1st Please keep an eye out for our 2nd event tentatively scheduled in May The Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project integrates both underground stormwater infrastructure and above-ground improvements within the project intended to create an inclusive multi-benefit park space that enhances environmental recreational and social value for the community The Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture project conceptual drawings which were developed during the consultant selection process will be used to drive the project’s initial design Final designs for the project will be dependent on guidance and feedback from outreach efforts The Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project is a vital step towards enhancing Pasadena’s water and climate resilience by increasing local water supply through groundwater recharge improving water quality and assisting the City in meeting critical regulatory compliance requirements it aims to transform the surrounding area by creating new public park space providing enhanced recreational opportunities and fostering a more sustainable and vibrant environment for the local community The project site was first identified by the City as part of the Storm Drain Master Plan Clean Water Program Feasibility Study application that secured $2.3M in design funds to re-envision open spaces along the Eaton Wash and create multi-benefit opportunities to address critical City resiliency goals The current design effort will build upon the previously completed feasibility study and help push towards the securing of future construction funds from the SCWP to fully realize the project The Department of Public Works is leading this project working collaboratively with the community Funding for the project’s design comes from the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program Regional Funding with the Feasibility Study funded by the City’s Measure W Local Returns dedicated funding to increase local water supply For more information regarding Los Angeles County’s Safe Clean Water Program please go to https://safecleanwaterla.org/ Will the stormwater capture project and treatment system provide assistance during wildfire emergencies Treated stormwater will only be temporarily stored within the underground storage system before percolation into the unlaying soils therefore it will not be available for use during a fire harnessing local stormwater enhances local water resources and promotes landscape and water resilience these projects help replenish groundwater supplies which can be critical for firefighting efforts during and after wildfires the diverted water captures and removes pollutants including ash heavy metals and debris from upstream fire impacted areas thus preventing further distribution to downstream waterways and eventually the ocean the creation of green spaces and the restoration of native vegetation can improve air quality and assisting in erosion control and mobilization of soils into the local waterways Will the project’s plant palette include fire-resistant plants The design team will identify and prioritize fire-resistant plants to inform the project’s plant palette These will include native riparian plants that will provide much-needed wildlife habitat and will thrive in this environment Restoration of native vegetation can serve as natural firebreaks reducing the spread and intensity of wildfires and provide community protection improved soil moisture and vegetation health from stormwater recharge can decrease the risk of fire-prone dry landscapes contributing to long-term wildfire mitigation strategies community members will have the opportunity to provide input and share their preferences on plant selection there has been interest in creating park spaces along Eaton Wash within city boundaries The earliest plan in 1932 envisioned a series of park areas connected by a scenic roadway the City’s Director of Parks approved the “Eaton Canyon Area Development” plan which proposed an interconnected system of parks and open spaces along the Eaton Canyon drainage channel The Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture project builds upon these past efforts and interest by incorporating accessible open space and community amenities into the project site the project site was once home to the Pasadena Earthside Nature Center The center was a space where visitors could see California native wildflowers and was maintained by volunteers Thank you for attending the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project Outreach Meeting #1 on Saturday Over 20 participants shared their preferences for desired stormwater components and park amenities You can learn more about the community’s desired park amenities in the Key Takeaways from Outreach Event #1 Community Outreach Event #1 had a Project Overview station Community Outreach Event #1 had a Learning Hub Station where community members could learn about the features and benefits of each of the proposed stormwater components and potential park and community amenities Community Outreach Event #1 had a Stormwater Components station where participants could learn about the proposed stormwater capture and storage solutions for the project site Community Outreach Event #1 had a Parkside Priorities Activity where community members were asked to select their top three desired stormwater and park amenities for the project site Participants placed their selections on a table collage and were also encouraged to provide additional details or suggestions for their chosen amenities The event also had a planting activity with an educational board that featured key tree and plant species to be included in the conceptual plant palette for the project Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" The Eaton fire swept into the Chaney Trail Road neighborhood sometime early on Jan. 8, leap-frogging some homes and gutting others. The nursery’s old family home burned to the ground, as did several wooden outbuildings. The small house was where Tom Nuccio, 77, who co-owns the nursery with his brother Jim, 75, lived. Tom Nuccio was in the hospital for non-life-threatening issues when the fire erupted. Their 92-year-old cousin Vicky, who also lived in the house, was safely evacuated. Miraculously, the fire barely touched the area of the nursery where thousands of potted camellias and azaleas were ready for sale under a breezy wood-lathe framework covered by shade cloth. A few of the plants near the burned structures were singed, and many in the nursery’s shade area were pushed over by wind gusts reportedly approaching 100 mph. But the nursery’s massive oak tree and many of its tall camellia trees appeared unscathed. He’s been able to visit the nursery only twice since the fire began, once by sneaking along back roads Jan. 8 before officials curtailed access to the burned areas, and again for a short visit over the weekend. Three major SoCal nurseries are closing in 2025 along with a revered lilac garden/nursery in Idyllwild he was able to grab about 125 of the rarest varieties for two botanical gardens which has one of the world’s most famous camellia collections “We wanted to do this anyway [donate their rarest camellias] because those gardens have been customers for years ‘There’s no better time then now while the plants are still alive.’ People won’t be able to buy them but at least they’ll be able to see them.” laughing: “We haven’t made money in 90 years Two days after the Eaton fire raged through Nuccio’s Nurseries in Altadena, the area is still smoking. Many trees, shrubs and almost all its potted camellias and azaleas survived unscathed. (Jeanette Marantos / Los Angeles Times) The nursery went up for sale in 2023 the school pulled out after months of community opposition to its plan to create an athletic complex on part of the property The Nuccio family began talks in December with the Trust for Public Land but the Eaton fire has put negotiations on hold Jim Nuccio said he’s been inundated with calls from people wanting to help. A longtime customer in San Diego, Kathy Liu of Joey’s Wings Foundation, started a GoFundMe page for the nursery with a goal of $18,000 to help cover expenses. Here are plants and flowers to enjoy, one for every month of the year, from lilacs, camellias and poinsettias to native buckwheat, wildflowers and toyon. The Nuccio brothers “are the kindest people I know of,” Liu wrote on the GoFundMe page, adding that her foundation has been working with the nursery for six years to sell camellias as a fundraiser in the Bay Area and in San Diego. “The last fundraiser with the nursery was just last month in December, 2024,” Liu wrote. “We sold over 1,000 pots of camellias in [the] Bay Area and San Diego. The brothers drove two trucks of camellias all the way from Altadena to the San Francisco Bay Area and they refused to let us pay for any cost, including the camellias.” For now, the Nuccio brothers are hoping that they’ll get a chance to wind down the nursery on their own terms, but that will require getting water to their thirsty plants very soon. The Mountain fire threatened SoCal’s premier iris growers, but both survived. December is prime time to plant these exotic flowers, plus a list of plant events. “A few of our azaleas are already starting to wilt, but most of the camellias are fine under the shade cloth, at least for now,” Jim Nuccio said. “I’m cautiously optimistic we’ll get a chance to reopen. Hopefully, they’ll get our reservoirs replenished.” And, he said, he’d heard reports of possible rain later in the month. Then he trailed off suddenly and sighed. “But I’m not banking on any of that.” Editor’s Note: During this rapidly evolving emergency situation clarification of certain key details from officials may be temporarily delayed Pasadena Now is actively working to verify all significant information and will update this story as additional confirmations are received Water Map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/52cff0c340644a4e99bd77ee9c53647b/  NOTE: This map covers Pasadena Water & Power customers ONLY Altadenans should not drink tap water in any part of Altadena Officials warned residents across fire-ravaged areas of Altadena and parts of Pasadena not to drink their tap water on Friday afternoon at a virtual Eaton Fire update community meeting The State of California has ordered all water agencies in the burn areas to prohibit drinking water consumption after the wildfire damaged local water treatment systems and infrastructure “The water quality has been degradated to the point that the state is concerned about that quality for human consumption So we are continuing to ask you under state order not to drink the water at this time,” said Mark Petrella director of Los Angeles County Public Works Even bathing with the water requires caution “It may not even be advisable to that getting water on your skin is not a problem It’s consuming it that we would be concerned about the pathogens that may be in there or the ash and toxics that might be in the water,” Petrella explained Officials cannot yet estimate when the water will be safe to drink “The typical timeline for that is once we get the treatment up and running again and in good shape it usually takes 48 hours before we can actually all clear,” Petrella said “We don’t have several of water companies here that are not quite ready yet in terms of their water treatment to begin that clock.” Pasadena Water and Power distributed over 1,000 water bottles in a four-hour period at 470 North Lake Avenue at the corner of Lake and Villa Street on Friday “Currently we have about 395 known outages out of 65,000 accounts We’re very proud of our linemen and the staff at PWP and all the work that they’ve done and they’re here for you our residents of Pasadena,” said David Reyes Interim General Manager for Pasadena Water and Power Reyes warned residents to be cautious of water quality issues: “If you turn your water on and you find that it is gray or otherwise has soot we would encourage you not to drink.” “Please go to pwp.cityofpasadena.net, identify the map and if you have any questions you can call the number listed there,” Reyes added For those outside Pasadena’s service area water4la.com provides information about local water providers and service updates The water crisis compounds challenges for a region grappling with widespread evacuation orders and power outages “There are three or four water agencies in the fire zone area “LA county doesn’t actually serve retail water in the area but we are coordinating the water agencies and their delivery to them.” “Pasadena Water and Power … [has] been sharing across an intertie to these small areas and have kept the water flowing throughout the event both for fire suppression as well as for domestic use,” Petrella said referring to emergency connections between different water systems that allow them to share resources the drinking water and we reemphasize it again the drinking water is not something we recommend you drink and in fact we’ve been given orders by the state not to have people drink the water at this time.” Authorities said they will continue providing updates on water safety through local government websites and at future community briefings 2025Stream Southern California's News Leader and Original Shows 24/7ALTADENA -- Birds are returning to areas of Altadena on Sunday morning as a cloud of smoke hangs over the seemingly endless blocks of destroyed homes and businesses As residents slowly trickle back to check out the scope of the destruction Moogega Cooper and her fiancé Alex Shekarchian were stunned to see their Altadena home reduced to ashes I can see so many remnants of what used to be," remarked Cooper "What do you regret not taking with you?" asked ABC's Jaclyn Lee "Definitely my box of keepsakes," said Cooper "My dad fought in World War II came back to a segregated country and there were little fragments of his tours around the Pacific that I really wish I'd kept." SEE ALSO | AIR7 maps out Altadena damage from Eaton Fire Stories are now emerging about the lack of adequate water supply as both firefighters and residents battled the flames during some of the largest fires in Los Angeles history "I blame that lady," said Altadena resident Marcela Banuelos "Because of how she cut the funds to the fire department." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass does not have jurisdiction over Altadena watched her home burn to the ground in Altadena and then ran to her grandmother's home and we were spraying the water," said Banuelos Like we didn't have any water to try to put out anything my grandma's house is still there." we were using the Sparkletts gallons of water just the plastic bottles and filling buckets and just throwing it overboard," said Banuelos Banuelos choked up recalling the moment she watched the flames tear through her beloved home "It was like straight flames and black smoke and dust and it was just really sad because I'm only 24 and I was about to make two years that I moved out of my parents and I took a lot of pride in that and I was very happy there," said Banuelos Cooper and Shekarchian are determined to rebuild but plan to do so differently "I'm definitely worried about this happening again," said Cooper "And I'm going to be very conscious since we're rebuilding from the ground up of the materials that we use to make sure that it's a fire deterrent and in hopes that this doesn't happen again." The couple said they are worried about the ability to obtain home insurance after rebuilding To provide a safe working environment for staff some temporary road closures and diversions may be necessary Bradville - Crispin Road and Mathiesen Road Bradwell Common - Bradwell Common Boulevard and Hampstead Gate V11 Tongwell Street between H4 Dansteed Way and H5 Portway H3 Monks Way between Alston Drive and V6 Grafton Street Central Milton Keynes - Saxon Gate between H5 Portway and H6 Childs Way H7 Chaffron Way between V6 Grafton Street and V7 Saxon Street V7 Saxon Street between H3 Monks Way and H4 Dansteed Way H5 Portway between V4 Watling Street and A5 (Westbound) H5 Portway between V2 Tattenhoe Street and V3 Fulmer Street V10 Brickhill Street between H5 Portway and H6 Childs Way V10 Brickhill Street between H10 Bletcham Way and Caldecotte Lake Drive V3 Fulmer Street between H4 Dansteed Way and H5 Portway V8 Marlborough Street between H4 Dansteed Way and H5 Portway V8 Marlborough Street between H3 Monks Way and H4 Dansteed Way V9 Overstreet between H4 Dansteed Way and H5 Portway V9 Overstreet between H3 Monks Way and H4 Dansteed Way V10 Brickhill Street between H4 Dansteed Way and H5 Portway H3 Monks Way between V6 Grafton Street and V7 Saxon Street H3 Monks Way between V7 Saxon Street and V8 Marlborough Street H3 Monks Way between V8 Marlborough Street and V9 Overstreet H5 Portway between V8 Marlborough Street and V9 Overstreet H5 Portway between V9 Overstreet and V10 Brickhill Street H5 Portway between V10 Brickhill Street and V11 Tongwell Street Red Bull secured double points after a fierce Max Verstappen claimed his third pole position of the season as both Red Bull drivers reached Q3 ahead of tomorrow's Miami Grand Prix Poor weather created the perfect storm for a chaotic Miami Sprint Race It was mixed emotions for Red Bull Racing during qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race MKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city Feedback window for local sports closes on Sunday Track riders implore electric vehicle users: ‘please don’t wreck it again’ Chilly feeling with scattered showers possible Bereaved kids fund calling for support from local businesses Shoplifting app being used by more than 1500 businesses Marathon walk to every London football ground starts at MK Dons Popular player full of confidence for next season © 2020 MKFM Limited - Radio Made In Milton Keynes. Powered by Aiir As PWP has its own operations and construction crews along with its own certified water quality lab PWP continues to quickly bring back online impacted facilities and perform subsequent water quality testing confirming safe drinking water in those areas Areas that remain under the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice are advised to not drink or cook with the tap water. Attempting to treat, boil, freeze, filter or add chlorine or other disinfectant to the water will not make it safe to drink. For answers to frequently asked questions, including safety tips when showering with the water in the identified impacted areas, visit: PWPweb.com/WaterNoticeFAQ The update to the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice reflects a further reduction of impacted PWP water accounts to approximately 4% of service connections impacted PWP water crews are working around-the-clock to confirm the safety of the drinking water for impacted customers who remain under the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice PWP appreciates the mutual aid received from the Metropolitan Water District and other area water agencies For the latest Eaton Fire news, information and resources, PWP encourages residents to follow the City of Pasadena social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X, or by visiting PWPweb.com For the latest Eaton Fire news, information and resources, PWP encourages residents to follow the City of Pasadena social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X, or by visiting PWPweb.com The Eaton Fire Disaster Recovery webpage is your official source for the latest safety information and response efforts related to the Eaton Fire in Pasadena Our priority is the safety and well-being of our community—check back frequently for new updates and official statements from the City of Pasadena and emergency response teams Disaster Recovery Resources for Residents and Businesses View All Eaton Fire Updates In person assistance for wildfire survivors All individuals impacted by the Eaton Fire should apply for FEMA assistance. Please call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go online at DisasterAssistance.gov as soon as possible funds and complete your debris removal forms by the deadlines listed below If interested in volunteering, please visit the Red Cross website to register or call 1-800-733-2767 View Eaton Fire Map and Updates from The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Note: This map primarily focuses on the status of the City of Pasadena zones. For evacuation warning and order explanations, visit Know the Difference: What Evacuation Warnings and Orders Mean View Repopulation Map in a Separate Window On January 24, 2025, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) in collaboration with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) lifted the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice for the remaining areas in its water service territory impacted by the Eaton Fire. PWP and the SWRCB confirmed safe drinking water quality for PWP’s entire water service area. For more information, please visit Pasadena Water & Power. View More Information and Map The City of Pasadena contracted the services of an industrial hygienist to conduct soil testing for lead and other heavy metals at six City parks the City conducted the testing out of an abundance of caution to assess risks to public health and to inform future decision-making All lead test results were well below California state screening thresholds of 80 parts per million (ppm) and results for other heavy metals were below thresholds Site specific results are linked to the location in the map below Note: testing results reflect the status of the location as of the time of sample collection View Soil Testing Results map in a Separate Window The City of Pasadena contracted the services of an industrial hygienist to perform lead and asbestos testing in nine City facilities located in areas closest to the fire perimeter While there was no specific concern about environmental hazards at these facilities the City conducted the testing to confirm the safety of the facilities and to share data with the Pasadena community Asbestos was not detected and all lead measurements were below the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Dust Lead Action Level (DLAL) of 5 micrograms of lead per square foot (µg/ft2) a strict standard that was established to protect children in homes and childcare centers facility reports capture a snapshot in time View Facility Testing Results map in a Separate Window The following guidance is ONLY for properties that have suffered smoke damage AND do not have fire damaged structures, including yellow and red tagged structures. Pasadena Building Inspectors conducted Structure Safety Assessments for all structures within the wind and fire impacted areas and colored placards were posted to each assessed property that corresponded to the structure’s safety status DO NOT ENTER your property if your property has been damaged directly by fire On 25 February, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed its Phase 1 hazardous materials removal mission. More information about this process can be found at the EPA 2025 Southern California Wildfire Response website The Altadena Disaster Recovery Center is also open at 540 W you can get help applying for federal assistance speak to representatives from state and federal agencies receive updates on your FEMA application for assistance Smoke is a combination of toxic air particles What you smell are these toxic air particles settled on interior surfaces such as walls leave the property immediately and call the fire department after you reach safety turn off all valves and contact a propane supplier to check the system before use Use air cleaners to help remove particles and odors it’s important to take safety precautions to protect yourself and your property Ash may make it difficult to breathe and can aggravate asthma If you choose to consult a professional to conduct ash and debris removal make sure they are licensed through the California Contractors State Licensing Board If you choose to conduct ash and debris removal of your own property: It is okay to go outside without a mask. Use your discretion and follow local guidelines. If you are cleaning or sweeping, if there are strong winds, or if your neighborhood is conducting debris removal, it is recommended you wear a well-fitted NIOSH-approved respirator (such as an N95 or P100). Check the air quality in the Los Angeles Area on the South Coast AQMD website Wildlife displaced by wildfire activity may enter your property or home Places where there is an accumulation of trash or debris can attract wild animals All of PWP’s service area has confirmed safe drinking water quality For areas outside of PWP's service area, please check with your water service provider. View a map of water service providers If you see a downed power line, always assume the line is energized and do not approach or touch the line. Call 911 to report a downed line. For more information, visit PWP’s Outage Map website Children’s reactions to the wildfires and the aftermath are strongly influenced by how parents and other caregivers cope during and after the events Children often turn to these adults for information Below are ways to help your child cope and process their emotions: Be Aware of Your Child’s Mental Health and How They Are Coping Encourage and validate your child’s feelings by: Pasadena Unified School District has taken measures to help ensure that it is safe for students and faculty to return to school Take steps to reduce the risk of your child breathing in air pollutants and potential contaminants during and after a wildfire The City of Pasadena Public Works Department shares the green waste cleanup map below for an overview of the status of cleanup efforts after the strong winds cleanup crews have finished clearing the green waste debris from the streets Please note: the zone numbers are for tracking purposes and do not indicate the order in which zones are being cleaned. Visit the 2025 Windstorm Green Waste Street Cleanup page to learn more about the street cleanup process and other options for disposing of green waste debris View Interactive Green Waste Street Cleanup Progress Map During the wildfire recovery and cleanup process schools within or near the Eaton Fire burn area are advised to take the following precautions to reduce the potential risk of student and staff exposure to ash Schools and Early Childhood Education Guidance to Prevent Lead Exposure in Response to Eaton Fire Soil Preliminary Test Results (Updated 04/15/2025) Parks and Outdoor Youth Sports Guidance to Prevent Lead Exposure in Response to Eaton Fire Soil Preliminary Test Results (Updated 04/16/2025) history and architecture with great neighborhoods and opportunities for all The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services responsive to our entire community and consistent with our history TorontoNewsA southbound lane of Yonge street near Eaton Centre reopens after an early morning water main break: policeBy Jermaine WilsonOpens in new windowPublished: March 02, 2025 at 11:04AM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved HAZARD:Yonge St & Dundas St E @TPS52DIV10:00 am-reports of a watermain break in the area-on Yonge St, between Dundas St E and Shuter St-updates to followROAD CLOSURES:-one S/B lane of Yonge St is currently closed-expect delays in the area#GO450377^sm The installation of highway improvements along Water Eaton Road were unfortunately suspended in March but Milton Keynes Council have been working hard with their highways service provider whilst meeting current social distancing guidelines on site so that everyone can be kept safe Milton Keynes Council consulted extensively with local residents who raised concerns of speeding and congestion along the road and works will include removing the pinch points that drivers speed between and improvements made to reduce traffic congestion local campaigner who worked with residents to secure the improvements to Water Eaton Road said: “These improvements will make a big difference to the local area and are much anticipated by residents." "I’m delighted to see that the Council have been working cooperatively with Ringway to ensure that works can go ahead safely in the current circumstances.” Cabinet Member for Public Realm on Milton Keynes Council said: “All Milton Keynes Council highways and Ringway employees are classed as ‘key workers’ under current UK government legislation and as such are permitted to work on the highways in Milton Keynes so we’ve been working hard to make sure that the conditions on site are safe and in line with Government guidelines before work has been able to start again.” Work will start on Tuesday 26th May and will take around 6-7 weeks to complete © 2020 MKFM Limited - Radio Made In Milton Keynes. Powered by Aiir. customers must meet the following criteria: Applications for assistance will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and funds are limited. Customers interested in applying can download the application at PWPweb.com/WaterLeak, email CustomerService@CityofPasadena.net or contact the PWP Customer Service Call Center at (626) 744-4005 Many of our advertisers are local businesses that have been impacted directly by the fire we immediately removed all advertisements the day after the fire and transformed our site to provide live updates We felt it would be inappropriate to run ads while our friends and neighbors were being evacuated and displaced we don’t outsource our operations overseas Our priority has been to keep you and ourselves informed with timely even a small contribution of $5 can make a significant difference Please click the blue button below to learn more about how you can assist Support Our News Desk department consists of a collective of news gatherers in order to keep the community informed and safe Colorado Boulevard is your place for informative news and social living for the greater Pasadena area and work together to make a better world for all of us See all articles See all newsflashes Back to articles Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council now have ownership of Sycamore House and Sycamore Hall in Drayton Road This comes as MK Council recently made the decision to transfer the freeholds of some local facilities to councils in order to give local organisations more power and generate revenue savings for Milton Keynes Council.  Sycamore House is a grade II listed building right at the centre of our parish and was originally a farmhouse It has much history and at one time was occupied by Bletchley Urban District Council and the Greater London Council team that built the Lakes Estate Ownership of Sycamore House went into private hands in the 1980s with the neighbouring barn being turned into Sycamore Hall by Milton Keynes Council Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council intend to vacate their offices at Bletchley Library and move officer teams into Sycamore House in early 2022 Chair of Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Town Council said “We are beyond delighted to have a permanent home for the Town Council in Sycamore House and it is great to be able to reunite this building with Sycamore Hall where we will be creating a community hub right at the centre of our community "It sits right at the heart of our community and many locals have strong connections to the building We look forward to developing our new asset to provide more modern facilities and local services for future generations.” Pupils were given the branded bottle from Wilsthorpe School in Derby Road in Long Eaton for free at the start of term but parents say it is "ridiculous" to ask them to pay the replacement fee if the bottle is lost or broken during the cost of living crisis The water bottles were introduced to reduce the secondary school's plastic waste but parents don't understand why they can't use the "perfectly suitable" ones the children already have More than 300 parents whose children attend Wilsthorpe School took to social media complaining about the fee and commented on the school's policy saying it is "a waste of money" One parent said: "(It's) absolutely ridiculous My daughter's (bottle) got knocked off the table and broke by another pupil the same day no way I’ll be paying for a new one Another person commented: "Families have enough worries (particularly money worries) at the moment to be having to find £5 to replace a Wilsthorpe water bottle should something happen to it especially as I suspect we all already have perfectly suitable ones in our cupboards at home." Many of the parents feel it is unfair to introduce the policy with the current cost of living prices and households across the country trying to cut down their spending One parent added to the discussion: "Thought the rules were stopping branding to make it easier for parents to afford school clothes etc." A message to parents at the start of the term from the school said: "Every student has received a Wilsthorpe branded water bottle at the start of term "This is in order to reduce single-use plastic waste in school and to ensure students stay hydrated throughout the day which we know supports learning and wellbeing it directly supports students in Years 10-13 who are sitting mock or final exams as exam boards insist on clear plastic bottles without printed labels "Students are free to bring an additional drinks bottle to school if they choose but we ask that students use their Wilsthorpe bottles and that these only contain water." Mother forced to quit job as council fails to find suitable school place for son The issue did gather some more positive comments by parents unphased by the new rules but acknowledged the price issue One wrote: "It's to have out in lessons you can still have others for break and lunch "Fairly sure when I was at school you couldn't have any drink out on the desk that's what breaks and dinners were for A spokesman from the school has said: "We have a commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of our students." "We invested in free branded water bottles for each student to ensure they have access to water as evidence shows it has a positive impact on learning." "This also allows us to provide extra support to our students' environmental mission of reducing single-use plastic." "Where replacement bottles are needed the school will ensure they are further subsidised at minimal cost." Attacker jailed after using child's water gun to douse people in petrol Water is indispensable in many industrial production processes and companies are searching for ways to clean and recycle used water One filtration specialist has developed an automatic tubular backwashing filter that significantly reduces freshwater consumption during paper manufacture Water is so precious that it plays a vital role in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) These state that making clean water readily available to all people is one of humankind’s most crucial goals Water scarcity is barely an issue in Germany industry and society are nevertheless committed to using this vital element responsibly Businesses are playing a pivotal role in this effort as demonstrated by energy management specialist Eaton This company has reduced its water consumption worldwide by 87 million gallons (331,000 m3) since 2015 Eaton sees reducing water consumption as essential The first step in manufacturing filter sheets is to create a specific fibre suspension during pulp preparation This suspension has a maximum water content of 99% and passes through a Fourdrinier wire where gravimetric forces and a pump-generated vacuum drain the water the final product has a water content of less than 1% If treated water is of a sufficiently high quality it can be used again in other production processes This reduces the consumption of fresh water bringing costs down and lessening the environmental impact The aim was therefore to separate the particles from the excess process water and reuse the filtered water in cleaning processes the low-maintenance filter systems provide a valuable service by reducing the particle concentration in the process water the excess water from the Fourdrinier section is filtered via the F-Series tubular backwashing filter The filtered water can then be re-used for cleaning or in other processing areas The F-Series is a modular filter system that can be adapted to process-related changes using extensions The system can be designed to accommodate 2–20 filter stations and consequently adapted for different volume flows enabling it to clean up to 3,000 galls/minute (680m3/hour) The automated system does not require any operating personnel and uses differential pressure measurement to detect when the filter elements need cleaning This process is based on the tubular backwashing principle which means that one station after the other is backwashed with a high volumetric flow Backwashing using external flushing water with a low solids content is also possible when the flow or pressure of the water to be filtered is too low for backwashing or to prevent pressure surges in the system This header is supplied with an external flushing medium and delivers it to the station to be backwashed via automatic ball valves Since the entire flushing process takes only a few seconds for all stations “The use of the F-Series in the production of filter sheets at the Langenlonsheim site was not self-evident at first,” continues Latz the process water needs cleaning of solids ranging from 150–230 microns in size in the manufacture of the special filters at Langenlonsheim much smaller particles measuring as little as 25 micrometres have to be separated The fact that the filter sheets are manufactured with relatively low flow rates is a benefit and that the particles differ significantly in size from those in paper manufacture,” says Latz Changing the slotted wedge wire element to a mesh size of 25 micrometers produced the desired result.” “Filtration of the water works exactly how we intended,” he continues “this has allowed us to further optimise our production environment using our own internally developed technology.” This success does not mean that no further measures will be taken to reduce water consumption The system will be expanded next year with the aim of saving up to five times more over the current volume This will make it possible to use even more filtered process water for cleaning purposes and This is another step toward creating a sustainable production process and making responsible use of natural resources Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com A pro-EU campaign group has ploughed 'Britain now wants to remain' in Wiltshire farmland as political uncertainty continues to rock the country 'Led by Donkeys' created the message in 40-metre high letters in Water Eaton near Swindon so passing aircraft can see it The remainer campaign group released a video of the message on social media on Saturday 19 October See you on the streets. Time to make all our voices heard(Manor Farm, Wiltshire - sound on) pic.twitter.com/dfPFcjgZel The farmer who ploughed the message for the group said leaving the EU has been 'awful' for farming "So many farmers voted Leave but have since realised they were had It gives me real pride to see this huge message ploughed out in our field "I hope the people in London get to see it This country has changed its mind," he told The Metro The stunt follows a failed attempt to pass a meaningful yes/no vote on the Prime Minister's Brexit deal on Saturday which withholds support until full legislation on the withdrawal agreement has been scrutinised by MPs Boris Johnson will try again this week to secure support for his Brexit deal Please contact the news editor Daniel Wild by emailing daniel.wild@farminguk.com or ringing 01484 400666 if you have a query regarding the content of this news article Print The 190-acre Eaton Canyon I saw babies wading in a stream and dogs bounding across it the people around me were clearly enjoying the fruits of all the rain we had in the winter and early spring our current streams and pools feel like a water bonanza The looks on my fellow hikers’ faces seem bewildered A natural water park?” Flowing down from our frosty mountains the water is startlingly cold when you slide a foot in then refreshing as you cool your ankles and calves from your hike My kid and I like to pretend we’re frogs hopping from lily pad to lily pad (those are sand bars Kenia Estrella, 27, recreation service leader at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, confirms that the water is still flowing across Eaton (not just at the waterfall) water has become Eaton Canyon’s most attractive feature “The water is dominating where our first stream crossing has mostly always been bone dry “Our plants are super-sized this year,” Estrella tells me “The holly-leaf cherry by our office — we’ve never seen it flower so much in the nine years I’ve been here.” There’s one animal to watch out for that Estrella says will be nibbling on that holly-leaf cherry by the time it’s fruiting: the black bears that have awakened from their slumber and are descending the snowy mountains to find food and the snowpack means fewer plants are blooming where they were But hungry bears are nothing to fear if you take precautions never turn your back to them and make slow movements making loud noises and yelling at them to get away and now I have all this free food.’ So stand your ground Make loud noises and clap or yell ‘get away,’ so they go the other way.” “The rain has had a positive effect for the animals Pay attention when you’re near those rushing streams Estrella says one park patron recently spotted amphibian eggs She herself is hoping to see tree frogs and western toads hatch in a couple of months “I’ve seen very few amphibians in the nine years I’ve been here,” Estrella says For Angelenos used to dry terrain the streams and pools at Eaton Canyon feel like a water bonanza Chun / Los Angeles Times) Whether it’s due to the rain or the pandemic Estrella says she’s been seeing new parkgoers including some who’ve never visited a natural area before and within the first few hours on a weekend but the accessibility is what I’ve always loved about it an informative nature center and plenty of events “People come to Eaton Canyon who never knew they could access their local mountains,” Estrella tells me “That’s the most rewarding part of my job: to pass on education to people of all ages and backgrounds.” First-time nature hikers are particularly amazed to hear facts about the oak trees and coyotes they’ve been seeing for years but never learned much about She’ll see three generations come in together to experience the outdoors or meet adults who say their grandparents would bring them to Eaton as kids “The most rewarding part of my job,” said Estrella is “to pass on education to people of all ages and backgrounds.” (From Kenia Estrella) Estrella a student at Citrus College’s Wildland Resource and Forestry Program is the kind of staff member who helps make Eaton so welcoming she first visited in fourth grade with her Pasadena Unified School District class then participated in the Eaton-based Careers in Conservation program while attending the engineering and environmental science academy at John Muir High School She was asked to stay on as a youth worker — and she never left she’ll have been working at Eaton for 10 years the old nature center burned down; the new structure opened in 1998 Other changes are less physical and more programming-oriented including coordinating visits from John Muir High school and providing interpretive signage for both trails and the nature center in Spanish community volunteers worked to beautify Eaton removing invasive plants like black mustard and castor bean and repainting poles Eaton Canyon will host its annual Day in Nature event It also will host Mother’s Day and Father’s Day hikes Nature Discovery Tables on the outdoor patio by the Nature Center There are lots of volunteer opportunities at the Nature Center, from working as a docent naturalist to getting involved with the monthly conservation group that removes invasive plants (One volunteer opportunity is as simple as doing a headcount of visitors in the parking lot.) Respecting the life of these flowers is simple: Stay on designated trails, don’t pick the flowers and follow photo rules (in spots like Joshua Tree National Park, for instance, drone use is prohibited and carries a hefty fine). The State Parks department has a #DontDoomtheBloom hashtag campaign going promoting the fact that stepping on a poppy can prevent years of growth For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild. And to view this newsletter in your browser, click here. Dakota Kim is a food, culture and outdoors writer living in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains who took over The Wild newsletter for a few months. She previously worked at Sunset and Edible San Luis Obispo, and owned a restaurant. She is the daughter of Korean American immigrants who taught her that every good hike should be punctuated by a meal of kimbap at the summit. Travel & Experiences 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the home to 60 percent of the world's population the Asia-Pacific has been deemed "the global hot spot for water insecurity," in a water development report released by Asian Development Bank over 2 billion people have poor or limited accessibility to fresh water and the number could surge to 5 billion in 2050 (UN This outcome is likely due to the region's skyrocketing growth in population And it also happens to be one of the most disaster-prone regions globally CY Shong "The significance of water sustainability cannot be overstated considering the significant consequences of water insecurity in our region," said CY Shong "Each one of us has the responsibility to make a difference for our planet and for generations to come." safe and sustainable water via water management The concept of "water security" is not limited to the quality of water it is defined as "the availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health coupled with an acceptable level of water-related risks to people And to attain acceptable quantity and quality of water in our region we need to better leverage the basic 3R strategies – also known as reduce Reduce is simple: Decrease our water consumption Industrial processes consume the second largest amount of water And the key to ensuring water efficiency in industrial processes is to identity improvement opportunities such as areas of water leakage or inefficient ways of processing water and taking proactive and effective actions to tackle the issues Approaches of water management can be quite cost-effective our Eaton Power Quality plant in the Philippines has managed to steadily decrease its monthly water consumption to an average of 2,646 cubic meters in 2020 a reduction of 32 percent compared to 2019 The measures they are taking at this facility are simple but effective: Another example is at our ELX plant in Dongguan where the team introduced an automatic washing machine into its production line This replaced manual washing and is expected to reduce wastewater by 0.5 cubic meters which will amount to more than 180 cubic meters per year Considering the scarcity of freshwater resources the approach of water conservation alone cannot stop the problem That's why it's also critical to leverage the other Rs - reuse and recycle in addition to introducing automated washing machines the team also took steps to reuse and recycle wastewater They introduced a new wastewater filtration system for its supercapacitors which can reduce around 2.5 cubic meters of wastewater every day which amounts to more than 900 cubic meters annually the facility made improvements to its existing wastewater filtration system for fuse substrate cutting which was experiencing blockages due to limited space The newly designed system now reduces wastewater by one cubic meter per day.  the teams have also managed to identify improvement opportunities in their processes that not only recycle wastewater Both plants have introduced a new filtration system to process the oily wastewater generated by air compressors the filtered water is channeled to the plant's cooling towers or spray towers and reused The introduction of this filtration system is expected to save around $21,277 per year in total at these two plants "These actions aren't overly complicated or difficult to execute but their cumulative effects could be extraordinary in long run," said CY the concept of 'Continuous Improvement' is embedded in our culture and business operations From our shop-floor employees to leadership teams we continue to seek opportunities to identify to constantly bring value to our customers communities and the planet we all share." On our way to achieving 2030 Sustainability Goals Solutions like these are being implemented across the enterprise as part of a collective effort to reach our 2030 sustainability targets emissions and water reductions along with other social and governance goals the APAC region reduced its water consumption by 180,092 cubic meters reaching a decrease of 15 percent in merely two years This is the result of the collective efforts of every APAC site and showcases our determination and passion in driving water sustainability considering the significant impact water has to our planet and society it is imperative that individuals and organizations put water security and sustainability at the heart of what they do CHARLOTTE — The city's water is safe to drink but copper levels in the water system at Sparrow Eaton Hospital exceed state standards forcing the facility to use bottled water for drinking A recent test of the hospital's water "detected higher levels of copper than acceptable for consumption in the tap water at Sparrow Eaton Hospital," John Foren Sparrow's director of media relations and corporate communications "Contrary to misinformation circulating on Facebook the City of Charlotte’s water is safe to drink," according to a notice posted on the city's Facebook page Wednesday just after 8:30 a.m "Sparrow Eaton Hospital has their own water system that they operate for their facilities The City was notified by the State of Michigan that Sparrow Eaton Hospital had exceedances of copper levels in their system it was the hospital that made the decision about drinking the water for their facilities only The City of Charlotte is in compliance with State regulated copper limits." Foren said hospital officials learned of the levels at the hospital "We immediately notified the state that day," he said "We sent an email to all of our Sparrow Eaton caregivers The facility's water system is separate from the city's Foren said he could not speak to the copper levels listed in the recent test results Those tests are conducted regularly by the health system The city's notice on Facebook included a link to the city's water quality report for 2022 which showed copper levels in its system at 0.8 parts per million — below the "maximum contaminant level" for copper "There has been concern and I understand that concern "This is not going to be leaching into our system Drinking water with high amounts of copper can cause upset stomach according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services High amounts of copper have been linked to liver and kidney damage guests and patients are drinking bottled water "Our water is OK for hand washing and other uses but we recommend bottled water for drinking," Foren said in a statement "Until we are assured that copper levels are within an acceptable range Our Sparrow Eaton facilities team is working around the clock to find the source of the problem and retest our water." Contact Reporter Rachel Greco at rgreco@lsj.com Manufacturing Today India Home > Sectors > Eaton reduces water consumption at India sites; maintains focus on sustainability Introduces automatic sensor taps to reduce water consumption Eaton undertook process modification to remove contaminants from sewage water and set up a system for underground recharge rainwater harvesting water leakages were addressed through water-proofing underground water tanks The underground return line chambers were repaired and water meters were installed at high water consuming areas the teams optimized its cooling tower by reducing evaporation losses “India is poised to become the third-largest world economy and one of the top three manufacturing destinations by 2030 Due to this water demand for industrial use is also expected to grow significantly manufacturing companies should contribute to the country’s efforts to find sustainable solutions to reduce and reuse water usage.” Eaton has expanded its efforts to help support drought-affected villages in Maharashtra They have supported close to 4,600 families to overcome challenges due to water scarcity through various soil and water conservation interventions This program is aligned with Government of India’s Jal Shakti Abhiyan focusing on five aspects namely conservation and rainwater harvesting intensive afforestation and drinking water sanitation To reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 Ohio’s Climate Action Plan calls for five microgrid pilot projects to be implemented by 2030 which will also improve the resilience of the city’s critical water infrastructure the Tussing Water Booster Station is home to the city’s first renewable energy microgrid The installation has 100 kW of onsite solar generation and 440 kWh of battery energy storage Power management company Eaton announced today that it will supply the system’s intelligent microgrid controller “This microgrid project is an important precedent that demonstrates how climate-friendly technologies can be applied to modernize critical infrastructure while improving people’s lives the environment and the bottom line,” said Igor Stamenkovic vice president and general manager for Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division It’s expected that the microgrid will be energized sometime in the next two months Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said that the city has an obligation to strengthen the resiliency of its critical infrastructure to meet the challenges presented by climate change "Climate change is already impacting quality of life in central Ohio and the challenges stemming from its very existence will only continue to grow more frequent and more common in the years ahead,” Ginther said A perfect example is the severe thunderstorm that swept through central Ohio last summer leaving hundreds of thousands of Columbus residents without power for nearly a week the Tussing microgrid is a key step in developing the necessary resiliency the microgrid controller will automatically disconnect the system from the grid and enter what’s called island mode the on-site solar panels and batteries are used to power the water station This ensures the safe and reliable delivery of clean drinking water to residents during extended power outages the controller automatically reconnects to the grid In addition to ensuring residents have safe drinking water Eaton’s intelligent microgrid controller will also help the city to reduce its energy costs Want to learn more? Check out Microgrid Knowledge’s educational series on Microgrids for Water and Wastewater Facilities balance the grid through intelligent voltage regulation and allow the water boosting station to participate in sustainable demand response “I am proud of the ways in which the City of Columbus is leading by example and embracing innovative solutions to ensure an equitable and prosperous future for every resident,” Ginther said The Tussing Water Booster Station microgrid was partially funded by AEP Ohio’s Smart City program The utility’s Smart City program is designed to show how microgrids can provide affordable sustainable and resilient energy for critical infrastructure “We’re proud to help AEP Ohio and the City of Columbus reach a major milestone in their journey to build a more equitable resilient and sustainable future,” Eaton’s Stamenkovic said  Stay up to date on microgrid projects for cities and water utilities. Subscribe to the free Microgrid Knowledge Newsletter. I work as a writer and special projects editor for Microgrid Knowledge. I have over 30 years of writing experience, working with a variety of companies in the renewable energy, electric vehicle and utility sector, as well as those in the entertainment, education, and financial industries. I have a BFA in Media Arts from the University of Arizona and a MBA from the University of Denver. PWP and the SWRCB confirmed safe drinking water quality for PWP’s entire water service area PWP has its own water operations and construction crews which enabled PWP to work around-the-clock to quickly bring Eaton Fire-impacted facilities back online and systematically perform extensive water quality testing to confirm safe drinking water quality PWP is also working in close partnership with neighboring Kinneloa Irrigation District and other water agencies for continued safe and reliable water PWP recognizes and appreciates the partnership and resilience of the community as we collectively recover from the devastating Eaton Fire Answers to frequently asked questions, including water quality testing results and tips on flushing internal pipes when returning home after evacuation, can be found at this website For the latest Eaton Fire news, information, and resources, PWP encourages residents to follow the City of Pasadena social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X, or by visiting PWPweb.com