MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2012 This is the appearance of a typical drought-stressed lawn in many parts of North America right now. In all likelihood, however, it will recover when the weather cools and rain returns. As the news continues to build about the now-epic drought conditions sweeping the nation, my[Read More…]
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DPW: Possible Water Service Issues Monday as New Tower Comes Online
DPW Asks Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water on Monday Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The new water tower in Park Forest will go online Monday. Residents might encounter some water service inconveniences. The Department of Public Works (DPW) published an alert to residents Friday. Beginning around 8:00 a.m., a village contractor[Read More…]
Source: Last 2 Samples of Park Forest Water Test Clean. Residents Had Many Questions Saturday.
Boil Order Remains in Effect Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents may be able to use Park Forest water freely again beginning Monday. A source close to the Village of Park Forest tells eNews Park Forest that the last two water samples sent out to be analyzed came back negative for any[Read More…]
Park Forest Water Tests Positive for Two Types of Bacteria. Here’s What’s Next.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest enacted a village-wide boil order after monthly routine sampling tested positive for two types of bacteria: E. coli and total coliform. Both Jason Miller, Director of Communications, and David Vavrek, Chief Water Plant Operator, responded to inquiries from eNews Park Forest. According[Read More…]
Despite Other Communities’ Woes, Park Forest Water Is Safe to Drink
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest water is safe to drink, despite the woes other communities are experiencing, including University Park. The news came Saturday, here via NBC 5 Chicago: On Saturday, water utility company Aqua Illinois announced that they had found elevated levels of lead in the water of several[Read More…]
Park Forest Safe Despite Water Advisory for Aqua Illinois Customers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An alert sent out to some area residents from a local school district has some in Park Forest wondering if the Village is under a boil order, the Village said in a statement. The water provider for Crete-Monee School District 201-U, Aqua Illinois, issued a precautionary water advisory November[Read More…]
Park Forest Wins Best Tasting Water Award in Regional Competition
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Park Forest has the best tasting water in Chicago’s south suburbs according to the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA). Taste Contest Chair Chuck Lawrence presented Park Forest’s Chief Water Plant Operator David Vavrek with the award following the competition held in Orland Park[Read More…]
Tiny Scales Could Serve as Safe Material in Implants to Reinforce Bones and Joints
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 By: Louise Lerner Scales are the material of choice for animals from pangolins to fish: They’re customizable, water-friendly, strong but flexible, and easy to fix when damaged. Scientists would like to recreate this unique structure—they can imagine uses from medical implants to flexible electronics—but it’s proved difficult[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Lawsuit Against Lake County Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Over Water Pollution
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 21, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim, announced the filing of a lawsuit against Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Baxter) for releasing wastewater containing contaminants that exceeded allowable limits into a tributary of Long Lake. The complaint against Baxter was[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Keynotes Global Water Technology Conference in Tel Aviv
Introduces Current as Chicago’s Innovation Platform for Solutions to Global Water Needs Tel Aviv–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today delivered the opening keynote address at the 2017 Water Technology and Environmental Control Exhibition & Conference (WATEC) in Tel Aviv. During the address, he called for global cities to find[Read More…]