Water

Schools and early childhood centres in Christchurch, Waimakariri, and Selwyn districts will be closed until Wednesday in response to yesterday's 7.1-magnitude earthquake.

KiwiRail is sending almost 300,000 litres of water to quake-struck Christchurch.

YUCCA VALLEY — Four candidates vying for three seats in the Nov. 2 Hi-Desert Water District directors’ election participated in a forum Thursday evening in the community center here.

The Altoona Water Authority is trying to negotiate down a pair of $27,000 fines for failure to turn in sewer plant inflow data on time to the Environmental Protection Agency, according to General Manager Mark Perry.

The Missouri State Water Patrol reminds boaters to take extra precautions and prepare for increased traffic on the water for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend.

Chandigarh, Sep 3 : Admitting that underground water table in Haryana was depleting, Agriculture Minister Paramvir Singh today said a scheme had been introduced by the government to recharge the ground water in water deficit areas of the state.

No water and no air conditioning this morning at La Grulla High School had parents heated up and demanding answers.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oil prices retreated Friday after a closely watched U.S. employment report threw cold water over future energy demand from the world's largest economy.

The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has issued its fourth abatement order in a 10-year history of regulatory oversight of Jon and Deann Green's land improvements on 520 acres along Tomki Road east of Willits.

Police in Mozambique fired rubber bullets and live ammunition to quell more demonstrations against rising food prices, as the death toll from the unrest climbed to 10 with more than 440 injured.

With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.

The Basarwa have lodged an appeal against a High Court decision that denies them access to water on their ancestral lands.

Long queues for food and fuel formed in the streets of Mozambique's capital Friday as shops reopened after two days of violent protests over rising prices that left seven dead and hundreds wounded.

(PhysOrg.com) -- ESA's SMOS water mission has taken another step forward by demonstrating that it will lead to a better understanding of ocean circulation. Using preliminary data, scientists can clearly see how surface currents affect the 'Amazon plume' in the open sea.

Maumelle Water Management was required last week to re-sample two areas in town to make sure the city’s water supply was not contaminated.

Water is a unifying element in the Yolo County landscape. Water defines our southern and eastern boundaries, sustains our crops and cities, and provides relief from summer heat for those so inclined to take a dip.

UNITED NATIONS - Pakistan's UN Ambassador Abdu-llah Hussain Haroon has called for an inquiry into allegations that rich landowners diverted water into unprotected villages during the floods to save their own crops.

New Delhi, Sep 2 : BJP President Nitin Gadkari will be visiting Russia from September 6 to 10 on an invitation from the 'Water Freedom Revolution' (WFR) as part of his mission to provide clean drinking water to the people.

Canterbury Water Management Strategy – Ashburton Zone Committee Announced.

VAIL, Colorado - Eagle River Water and Sanitation District administrative offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The closure includes administrative functions, billing and customer service, and construction projects. Water and wastewater facilities will operate uninterrupted throughout the holiday weekend. Water and sewer emergencies can be reported by calling 970-476-7480 and ...