Ticklenaked Pond in Ryegate had been plagued by excess phosphorus for years. After state and community efforts, the water has been cleaned up.
A first in the state: NEK pond to be removed from impaired waters list
Tag: water quality
Vermont’s largest municipalities to vote on big-ticket budget items
The state’s largest hubs will vote on one-time requests totaling $250 million on Town Meeting Day, including school upgrades, public swimming pools and more.
Burlington extends boil water order into Monday for further sample testing
The advisory was initially aimed at the South End of the city but then was extended to all areas except for those around the University of Vermont and UVM Medical Center.
David Deen: Connecticut River resolutions for everyone
While people are forming their resolutions for the New Year, our Connecticut River could use a few well intentioned pledges.
Attorney general sues Franklin County dairy farm for agriculture violations
TJ Donovan said Pleasant Valley Farms’ 2017 expansion failed to follow state agriculture law and could be contributing to water pollution.
Vermont breweries launch alliance to promote clean water
An initiative spearheaded by the Vermont Natural Resources Council aims to promote water quality practices among Vermont’s brewers.
Elevated PFAS levels detected in 3 water supplies
Drinking water systems at locations in Killington, Stowe and Fayston have tested just over the state’s new limit for PFAS — but only a quarter of public water supplies have completed the required testing.
Landowners frustrated by wetlands rules
Landowners say the environmental agency has conflicting regulations and sends ‘mixed signals.’
Owen Milne: Recreation creates environmental stewards
Despite the toxification of our lakes, most public and private investment in public recreation is still spent in activities related to trails, forests and mountains.
Despite lead notice in Canaan, officials tamp down worries
‘The water is safe, but it potentially could corrode older lead piping,’ the water operator said.
Kai Mikkel Førlie: Stop surveying, start working
This isn’t rocket science and fixing the various sources of the problem doesn’t need the public’s input.
Vermont League of Cities & Towns shares successful year protecting water quality
News Release — Vermont League of Cities & Towns July 16, 2019 Contact: Milly Archer [email protected] 802-229-9111 VLCT Water Resource Assistance Program Celebrates Another Successful Year Helping Vermont Communities Protect Water Quality Montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont League of Cities & Towns (VLCT), through its Municipal Assistance Center Water Resource Assistance Program, has spent the […]
Auditor questions use of lake cleanup funds
The auditor found that spending lake cleanup money on stormwater and wastewater is not the most cost-effective use of funds.
Malletts Bay sewer defeated, Rutland wastewater bond approved
Colchester residents narrowly voted against financing a $14.3 million sewer system for Malletts Bay, while Rutland City voters approved a $7.4 million bond to fund wastewater treatment system upgrades.