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$24 Million USD Being Invested in Chiapas Water and Sanitation Projects
22 Sep 2011 - 11:07 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ — Mexico’s Chiapas state government is investing $24 million USD for works to expand water and sanitation services coverage, Director of State Water Institue (IEA) Alejandro Gamboa López announced.
New York Court Asked to Free Up Chevron Compensation Funds
22 Sep 2011 - 10:37 by Local Press Report
new yorK, ny (The Guardian (United Kingdom)) — Residents of the Amazon Basin area in northern Ecuador, who say their health and environment were damaged when oil firm Texaco dumped toxic waste into their water supply, are asking a New York
Power Fluctuations Cause Water Shortages in Demerara
22 Sep 2011 - 10:34 by Local Press Report
GEORGETOWN (Demerara Ways (Guyana)) — Power fluctuations that affected water production sites were behind the water problems in East Bank and East Coast Demerara, according to Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).
Inima Wins Contract for Ensenada Desal Plant
22 Sep 2011 - 10:28 by Local Press Report
ENSENADA (Desalination.biz) — Spanish firm OHL Medio Ambiente Inima (Inima) won a contract for design, construction, finance and operation and maintenance of El Salitral seawater desalination plant in Ensenada, Baja California,
IADB Lends Mexico $280 Million USD for Infrastructure, Basic Services Access
22 Sep 2011 - 10:21 by Local Press Report
washington, dc (Inter-American Development Bank) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) is lending Mexico $280 million USD to help fight urban poverty by increasing access to urban services and infrastructure and social integration of people
IADB Finances Housing and Neighborhood Improvement Program in Nicaragua
22 Sep 2011 - 10:19 by Local Press Report
washington, dc (Inter-American Development Bank) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) approved $20 million USD in financing for a housing and neighborhood improvement program for low-income families in Nicaragua.
Chilean Government Grants Water Exploration Concession to Exeter Resource Corporation
22 Sep 2011 - 10:45 by Local Press Report
VANCOUVER, BC (Exeter Resource Corporation (Press Release)) — The Chilean government has granted Exeter Resource Corporation a 10,726 hectare water exploration concession.
Guatemalan Presidential Candidates Tackle Water Issues at Debate
15 Sep 2011 - 10:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GUATEMALA, GUATEMALA CITY — On September 11, Guatemalans took to the polls to vote in presidential elections.
Water Leaks the Main Reason for Scarcity in Mexico; Cities Face Shortages
15 Sep 2011 - 10:12 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — Water leaks are the main reason for water scarcity in Mexico, as the country’s hydraulic network suffers enormous leaks and has an efficiency of only 54 percent, said experts in the field at a me
Arsenic Filters to Be Installed in Comarca Lagunera Region
15 Sep 2011 - 10:07 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, TORREÓN — Naturally occurring arsenic in the drinking water of the Comarca Lagunera region (consisting of the three neighboring cities of Torreón, Gómez Palacio and Lerdo) in northern Mexico has been a con
Paraguay, Japan Sign Water Cooperation Agreement
15 Sep 2011 - 10:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASUNCION, Paraguay — Paraguay and Japan have signed a cooperation agreement to expand bi-national relations between both countries.
2012 Budget Allocates $11.5 Billion USD for Water Projects in Peru
15 Sep 2011 - 10:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — Peru’s Ministry of Finance presented details for 58 budget programs totaling $11.5 billion USD.
IADB Lends Venezuela $100 Million USD for Rural Water, Sanitation
15 Sep 2011 - 10:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) announced at the end of August that it was lending Venezuela $100 million USD for a project that will improve or expand water and sanitation services in
CIPAL Calls for New Rules Governing Water Use
15 Sep 2011 - 09:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, SAN LUIS POTOSI — The Interagency Coordination for Clean Water (CIPAL) has proposed creation of new rules governing the use and consumption of water to the Congress of Mexico’s San Luis Potosi state.
Reforms to Mexico’s Water Law Proposed to Senate
15 Sep 2011 - 10:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — Mexican academics and water specialists have proposed reforms to the nation’s water law to the country’s Senate, with the goal of increasing efficiency in the sector and adapting to climatic vari
Brazilian Delegation in Australia to Learn About Irrigated Agriculture
15 Sep 2011 - 09:56 by Local Press Report
BRISBANE (Queensland Country Life (Australia)) — A Brazilian delegation led by National Integration Minister Fernando Bezerra was in the Burdekin River region of Australia in late August to look at irrigation systems there.
Global 8 Environmental Technologies, TecSul Sign Letter of Intent for Wastewater Treatment
15 Sep 2011 - 09:52 by Local Press Report
CA, SAN DIEGO (Marketwire) — Global 8 Environmental Technologies Inc.
$167.5 Million USD Trust Established for Infrastucture in Schools
15 Sep 2011 - 09:44 by Local Press Report
SAN JOSE (Tico Times (Costa Rica)) — The Costa Rican government has signed a $167.5 million USD trust aimed at improving infrastructure in schools throughout the country.
Court Rules Ecuador Must Pay Chevron
15 Sep 2011 - 09:36 by Local Press Report
THE HAGUE (Courthouse News Service) — The arbitration tribunal at The International Court of Justice at The Hague has ordered the government of Ecuador to pay oil company Chevron and its subsidiary Texaco $96 million USD for “undue del
NWC Works to Address Shortages in St. Mary
15 Sep 2011 - 09:35 by Local Press Report
RICHMOND (Jamaica Gleaner) — The National Water Commission (NWC) is working to address long-standing water shortages in communities in St. Mary, according to area manager for St. Mary-Portland Anthony Cornwall.
Budget Cuts Could Mean Reduction in Secondary Water Supply Programs
15 Sep 2011 - 09:32 by Local Press Report
KINGSTON (Jamaica Gleaner) — Secondary water supply projects could see a reduction in grant funding from the National Water Commission (NWC) if the country’s parliament approves a proposed $49 million USD cut to the rural wate
Heavy Rains Cause Floods Along Cuautitlan River
15 Sep 2011 - 09:30 by Local Press Report
MEXICO CITY (Fox News Latino (United States)) — Heavy rains caused flooding of the Cuautitlan River at the end of August and early September, displacing about 6,000 residents of the city of Cuautitlan.
Mexico Brings In Private Sector for Wastewater Treatment Project
1 Sep 2011 - 10:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government will work with the private sector on a project involving the construction of wastewater treatment plants to clean the Upper Amecameca River Basin, according to National Wat
Successful Appeal Means Report on Pollution Cannot be Classified
1 Sep 2011 - 10:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MEXICO CITY — An appeal from The Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA) successfully reversed a decision by Federal Institute of Access to Information (IFAI), which would have kept information about the
SIAPA Prepares Proposal for Total Restructuring
1 Sep 2011 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, ZAPOPAN — Héctor Vielma Ordoñez, mayor of Zapopan and president of the Board of Directors for Mexico’s Jalisco state water and sewage utility SIAPA, said the agency is preparing a proposal for “total” rest
Low Water Levels in Reservoirs Threaten Power Supply
1 Sep 2011 - 09:56 by Local Press Report
SANTIAGO (Dow Jones) — Despite the recent rains, the low water levels in Chile’s reservoirs could pose a risk to power supply next year, according to Energy Minister Rodrigo Alvarez.
Mexico Invests $105 Million USD on Water Plant Expansion
1 Sep 2011 - 09:40 by Local Press Report
MEXICALI (Fox News (United States)) — The Mexican government has invested some $105 million USD for expansion of a water plant on the U.S. border in Mexico’s Baja California state.
Congress Approves Law on Prior Consultation
1 Sep 2011 - 09:37 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Amnesty International) — The Peruvian Congress on August 24 approved unanimously a Law on Prior Consulation, which grants indengious people the right to prior and informed consent on any project that affects their lands.
Central Board of Health Concerned About Increase in Dengue Cases
1 Sep 2011 - 10:03 by Local Press Report
ST JOHN’S (Antigua Observer) — The Antiguan Central Board of Health (CBH) is concerned about a possible increase in cases of dengue fever following rains caused by Tropical Storm Irene.
Government Holds Second Round of Consultations on Water Board Legislation
1 Sep 2011 - 10:00 by Local Press Report
BELMOPAN (LoveFM) — The Ministry of Labor, Local Government and Rural Development, in partnership with the National Association of Village Councils will hold a second consultation round with village councils, water bo
Scientists Discover Underground River
1 Sep 2011 - 09:58 by Local Press Report
SAO PAULO (The Associated Press) — Brazilian scientists have discovered a large underground river flowing deep beneath the Amazon River.
Mexico Faces Low Water Availability
25 Aug 2011 - 10:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — Mexico is suffering from low water availability, warned Antonio Fernández Esparza, manager of studies and projects for potable water and sewage networks for the National Water Commission (Conagua
Less Than 2 Percent of Mexico’s Mixtec Communities Have Piped Water
25 Aug 2011 - 10:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — Only 1.93 percent of the population of indigenous Mixtec communities in Mexico has access to piped water, according to Ministry of Social Development (Sedesol) regional supervisor Araceli López R
Six Companies Bid for $4.8 Million USD La Pampa Irrigation Network Project
25 Aug 2011 - 11:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Argentina, SANTA ROSA — Six companies have submitted bids for a $4.8 million USD irrigation project in Argentina’s La Pampa province.
Massive Increases in Water Rates Reported in Cuidad Victoria
25 Aug 2011 - 10:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, CIUDAD VICTORIA — Rates for water and sanitation services in Cuidad Victoria, the capital of Mexico’s Tamaulipas state, have increased two- to fourfold for some users.
AySA Faces $257,000 USD Deficit for 2011
25 Aug 2011 - 10:56 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Argentina, BUENOS AIRES — The Water and Sanitation Company of Argentina (AySA) has a total deficit of over $257,000 USD for 2011.
Uruguay Launches $20 Million USD Water Project for Livestock Industry
18 Aug 2011 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay is moving forward with a national water project developed for the livestock industry.
IBM’s “Smarter Cities” Technology Market to Reach $57 Million USD by 2014
18 Aug 2011 - 10:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Argentina, BUENOS AIRES — The technology and digital architecture of “Smarter Cities” represents an opportunity of $34 million USD this year, and that figure is expected to increase to $57 million USD in 2014, internation
Mexican Water Utilities Call for Increased Billing
18 Aug 2011 - 10:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, PUEBLA — Only 60 of every 100 liters of potable water in Mexico reaches houses and businesses, with the rest lost to leaks, according to José Ramón Ardavin Ituarte, deputy director general for Potable Wat
Report Cites Improvement in Water Quality of Paraíba Do Sul River
18 Aug 2011 - 10:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, SAO PAULO — Water quality in the Paraíba do Sul River, the source of water supplies to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, has improved.
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