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New Jersey, New York To Get $569M In EPA Grants For Water Upgrades

PA officials said Thursday that $340 million in federal disaster-relief funds will be available to New York communities affected by Superstorm Sandy.

2013/05/02

Report: Superstorm Sandy Released 11 Billion Gallons Of Sewage

That’s according to a study by the nonprofit science journalism group Climate Central. It says that’s equivalent to having Central Park covered 41 feet high with sewage.

2013/04/30

Customers Of Central Pa. Water Company Urged Not To Drink Tap Water After Tank Break-in

Columbia Water Company says it’s not sure if anyone tampered with the water supply. The company serves about 21,500 customers in Lancaster County.

2013/03/14

Gov. Christie Declares State Of Water Emergency For NJ

He also authorized the Dept. of Environmental Protection to implement water usage instructions across the state.

2012/11/01

Many New Jersey Towns Urged To Boil Water After Sandy

Twelve municipalities/water companies in New Jersey have instituted boil water advisories for all or parts of their communities.

2012/10/31

Storm Essentials Flying Off Shelves As The Region Gets Ready

Stock is dwindling on many of the high demand items and there are no generators left.

2012/10/27

(Red Cross workers pack up one of the trucks that will be stationed throughout the Delaware Valley. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Red Cross Ready To Assist Over 20,000 Across The Region

Red Cross trucks are stationed throughout the Delaware Valley, ready to set up shelters quickly

2012/10/27

3 On Your Side: Protect Gadgets From Sun & Sand

Sand, sun and surf. The things we love about the beach can wreak havoc on our electronic devices. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice to keep your gadgets safe.

2012/07/10

The Band Unfinished Playing "Nearer My God to Thee" (Credit: David Madden)

Experiencing History 100 Years Later Above The Site Of The Titanic Tragedy

The Titanic saga has been chronicled in a number of ways over the last century, but nearly 2000 people aboard a pair of cruise ships marked the occasion about 2.5 miles above the vessel’s watery grave.

2012/04/15

King Of Prussia Apartment Complex Beset By Water Woes

After four days – including Christmas – hundreds of residents at a King of Prussia apartment complex finally have their water back on. But that hasn’t stopped a flood of frustration and anger.

2011/12/28

Staying Safe From Waterborne Illnesses

Watch the video… Dr. Robert Danoff, of Aria Health, spoke to Ukee Washington about waterborne illnesses and how to avoid them. For more information on Aria Health, click here.

2011/08/09