Plumbing problems at Glen Canyon Dam, the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., are raising concerns about water delivery to southwestern states. Federal officials have identified damage to four tubes, which affect water release downstream to California, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is assessing issues at Glen Canyon Dam as Lake Powell…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When you see an advertisement for a detergent promising to brighten your clothes, something called a fluorescent whitening compound, or optical brightener, is probably involved. Such material absorbs UV light and emits visible blue light via fluorescence. The result? Brighter whites, vibrant colors. Yes, your clothes are glowing. As it turns…
WAYNE, Mich. – Wayne County issued a public advisory for the City of Wayne after lead was found to be above the Action Level in the public water supply. Here’s what residents need to know. Wayne County issued the advisory on July 21 after testing revealed lead levels in the City of Wayne were above…
