A teenage construction worker in Goodyear, Arizona, was recently rescued after falling 30 feet into a manhole.
Fire crews from multiple cities responded to the incident and used a technical rescue team to safely extract the boy. The teen, who was alert and complained only of leg pain, was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
EPA Announces $3 Billion for Lead Pipe Replacement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $3 billion from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help every state and territory identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water.
Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and available through EPA’s successful Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, the investment builds on the administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan and EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative. Read more here.
Xylem Unveils 'Reuse Brew'
In an innovative move to tackle Europe's escalating water scarcity, Xylem recently announced the launch of Reuse Brew. This unique Bavarian beer, crafted from high-quality treated wastewater, marks a significant advancement in water recycling technologies and offers a sustainable solution to the increasing challenges posed by climate change.
The development of Reuse Brew is the culmination of a partnership between the Chair of Brewery and Beverage Technology at Technical University of Munich, the Chair of Urban Water Systems Engineering at TUM, the city of Weissenburg in Bavaria, and Xylem. This collaboration showcases the transformative potential of advanced water treatment technologies in producing a palatable beer, promoting sustainable water management practices across Europe.
