Galesburg lead water lines prompt federal aid push
U S Rep Cheri Bustos urges state and federal action after AP findings show Galesburg Illinois drinking water exceeded the federal lead action level. Knox County child lead rates in 2014 were six times state average prompting plans to replace underground service lines serving about 4700 homes at an estimated 10 to 15 million dollars. Local officials weigh rapid replacement versus targeted steps with low income support while exploring testing of homes with elevated lead in children.
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Flint
Michigan
Detroit
County Health Department
Lead in Baytown water taps prompts district response
Harris County FWSD 1B serves about 650 Highlands area customers. AP list cites 16 ppb lead, just above 15 ppb. FWSD 1B collects home tap samples via an environmental service and tests. pipes are PVC, but some non PVC home connections show higher lead. City of Baytown vows safe water. over 80 bacterial samples monthly. dead-end lines flushed monthly. elevated towers checked. Harris County will test Highlands wells with San Jacinto Waste Pits settlement funds for contaminants including metals.
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Highlands
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City of Baytown
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San Jacinto
May gardening tips for soggy area plants and soil care
Master Gardener A. Lynette Parsons reminds readers to let soil dry before disturbing soggy beds. Use drainage, raised beds, and containers. add mulch and fertilizer carefully. protect plants with eggshells or diatomaceous earth against slugs. Consider bog gardens for waterlogged spots and keep up with fruit thinning and lawn care to prevent fungal issues.
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Pentagon official blasts Benghazi probe as costly, duplicative
A senior Pentagon official criticizes the House Benghazi investigation for costly, duplicative requests and speculative questioning. Stephen Hedger, assistant secretary of defense, urges focus on fact-based analysis of what military personnel did or could have done at the time of the Sept 11, 2012 attacks that killed four Americans including Ambassador Chris Stevens.
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House — Republican
Hedger
Trey Gowdy
R-S.c
U.S
Chris Stevens
Hillary Clinton
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