July 12 (UPI) — Florida’s Lowell Correctional Institution, the largest women’s prisons in the U.S., has been without running for several days, state officials confirmed, and some inmates said they have had to pay for drinking water.
Toilets and sinks are operational using non-potable water being brought in to the institution."
Non-potable water had been brought into the prison through a tanker provided by the Ocala, Fla. fire department until some running water had been repaired Tuesday.
But that water is not drinkable until more tests have been made, reported the Ocala Star Banner.
The Miami Herald reported Monday that inmates have told friends and relatives that they have had to pay for drinking water.
"They say they’re bringing water in but they’re telling the girls they have to buy it off the canteen,” a former Lowell inmate wrote on Facebook.
The mother of an inmate said kegs of water are being brought into 64-woman dorms every three hours and prisoners with bottles are able to get more than those without.
Cook denied that description of the situation.
"Staff has continuously monitored the distribution of drinking water to ensure it is continuously supplied to all inmates equally," she said.
Built in 1956, it is one of the oldest women’s prisons in Florida.

July 12 (UPI) — Florida’s Lowell Correctional Institution, the largest women’s prisons in the U.S., has been without running for several days, state officials confirmed, and some inmates said they have had to pay for drinking water.
Toilets and sinks are operational using non-potable water being brought in to the institution."
Non-potable water had been brought into the prison through a tanker provided by the Ocala, Fla. fire department until some running water had been repaired Tuesday.
But that water is not drinkable until more tests have been made, reported the Ocala Star Banner.
The Miami Herald reported Monday that inmates have told friends and relatives that they have had to pay for drinking water.
"They say they’re bringing water in but they’re telling the girls they have to buy it off the canteen,” a former Lowell inmate wrote on Facebook.
The mother of an inmate said kegs of water are being brought into 64-woman dorms every three hours and prisoners with bottles are able to get more than those without.
Cook denied that description of the situation.
"Staff has continuously monitored the distribution of drinking water to ensure it is continuously supplied to all inmates equally," she said.
Built in 1956, it is one of the oldest women’s prisons in Florida.

Peterborough Public Health: Not all water systems are created equally.
Drinking water, instead of calorie-dense sugar-sweetened or caffeinated beverages, is the healthiest choice for children and adults alike.
For those living on Peterborough’s municipal water system, there’s even the added benefit of fluoride for stronger teeth, a great value for those who can’t afford to see a dentist.
But not all water systems have been created equal and there are still households in our community where drinking the water from the kitchen tap may not be safe.
There are some rural households on private wells that may not be testing or treating their water; others that draw their water from lakes or rivers.
It’s never a good idea to drink surface water without filtration and disinfection.
In addition, both Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations are still waiting for government funding to build water treatment facilities for their residents.
Smaller drinking water systems like those found in resorts, seasonal parks, restaurants, churches, recreational or municipal facilities such as arenas are regulated and inspected by Peterborough Public Health.
When we inherited Peterborough’s 360 small drinking water systems in 2012, more than 100 were deemed to be at high risk.
The good news is that over the last five years, we have seen that drop to only eight, thanks to the cooperation from our local owners and operators.

GenX tests find low risk of health effects in drinking water.
Brunswick County officials received the results of testing for the chemical GenX from raw and treated water from the Cape Fear River, the source of drinking water for Brunswick County Public Utilities.
Those GenX numbers are significantly below the numbers reported in a study using data from 2013 and 2014.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had the water tested after the unregulated chemical was reported found in the Cape Fear River.
We will continue to learn more about these chemicals as we work with an independent engineering firm to review our practices and make recommendations.” The county offers more information online at brunswickcountync.gov/genx.
The agreement requires the company to reclaim 99 percent of the GenX chemical it manufactures before its discharge into the river.
The DEQ said Chemours stopped discharging GenX into the Cape Fear River by June 26.
Meanwhile, a public forum to answer questions about GenX is scheduled for July 19 in Supply.
The GenX forum will be at 7 p.m. in Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium.
The forum is free to the public.

GenX tests find low risk of health effects in drinking water.
Brunswick County officials received the results of testing for the chemical GenX from raw and treated water from the Cape Fear River, the source of drinking water for Brunswick County Public Utilities.
Those GenX numbers are significantly below the numbers reported in a study using data from 2013 and 2014.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had the water tested after the unregulated chemical was reported found in the Cape Fear River.
We will continue to learn more about these chemicals as we work with an independent engineering firm to review our practices and make recommendations.” The county offers more information online at brunswickcountync.gov/genx.
The agreement requires the company to reclaim 99 percent of the GenX chemical it manufactures before its discharge into the river.
The DEQ said Chemours stopped discharging GenX into the Cape Fear River by June 26.
Meanwhile, a public forum to answer questions about GenX is scheduled for July 19 in Supply.
The GenX forum will be at 7 p.m. in Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium.
The forum is free to the public.

– Norma Garcia “The problem is that those people that live outside of the city and have their own well are usually the ones that have no idea what’s in their drinking water,” says Abigail Solis, a community development specialist with the Visalia non-profit Self-Help Enterprises.
Solis says many families think they can just boil water to get rid of the nitrates.
That’s why Solis and Self-Help started a program to offer free testing for nitrates.
"I think it’s always a good idea to know what you’re drinking, especially if you have children in the home."
– Nilsa Gonzalez, Tulare County “I didn’t hesitate to take the offer because I had heard talk about water in the area being contaminated,” says Garcia.
“When I got the call I immediately stopped using the water,” says Garcia.
“A private well owner does not get a permit from our division of drinking water, and they’re not regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act,” says Karkoski.
– Tammie Weyker, Tulare County Tulare County does offer testing services to private well owners.
Of the 48 women who’ve taken Self-Help kits home, only 18 have actually returned them for testing.
“A lot of families come in here and they trust the WIC office and they know that the WIC office provides nutrients for their families,” Solis says.

Water & Nutrition.
Healthy people meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking with meals.
Most of your fluid needs are met through the water and beverages you drink.
However, you can get some fluids through the foods that you eat.
Water helps your body: Keep your temperature normal Lubricate and cushion joints Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements Your body needs more water when you are: In hot climates More physically active Running a fever Having diarrhea or vomiting If you think you are not getting enough water, these tips may help: Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work of running errands.
Freeze some freezer safe water bottles.
Take one with you for ice-cold water all day long.
This can also help with weight management.
Substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar sweetened soda will save you about 240 calories.
For example, during the school day students should have access to drinking water, giving them a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.

New investments in powers needed in SADC – Swazi PM.
Speaking when he officially opened the 36th Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water here Tuesday, Dlamini said the focus of the High Level Ministerial Workshop and Investment Forum should be mobilizing resources for sustainable energy infrastructure in the SADC region.
“The time has arrived and the objective of the mandate is clear to us all, for more rapid and inclusive industrialization in our region, we need for a very substantial amount of new investment in energy and infrastructures.
Todays’ meeting will enable us to take stock and discuss strategies for the critically important two days ahead,” he said.
Dlamini said SADC knew what to do to achieve industrialization growth but equally knew that the necessary infrastructure demanded resources that the region did not have.
The Prime Minister said the SADC region relatively starts from a weak base, as the existing infrastructures for both power and water did not meet a large proportion of the basic social needs of the people, let alone satisfy the massive energy and water needs of an industrialized economy of the present day.
He said other energy infrastructure projects were being developed and implemented by individual member states including those on increasing gas and refining capacity in the region.
She said on the issue of climate change, member states had opted into the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative and are at various stages of development and implementation of their Action Agendas which will present national implementation frameworks for SDG 7 on Sustainable Energy as well as their Investment Prospectuses.
Pheri Ramoeli acting director infrastructure of the SADC Secretariat said water and energy were one of the most important resources that needed due attention and access to them is paramount.
He said these resources play a major role in the development and live hood of the people.

Drinking water ministry writes a dirge on low funding for rural schemes.
NEW DELHI: Only 20.7% rural population is getting enough and safe pipe water supply to quench their thirst.
The funds to provide drinking water to the rural population is shrinking and expenditure for reviving existing yet impoverished water sources is fast drying up.
“Budget estimate of 2017-18 is Rs.6050 Crore.
However, Ministry of Finance is suggesting to restrict the requirement at the present BE level for 2017-18 and 10% annual increase for the subsequent 2 years,” the draft EFC note stated.
“The present status clearly shows that the achievement towards pipe water supply coverage -55 litres Per Capita Per Day (LPED) including stand posts is only 20.70% -in terms of population and 15.62% in terms of habitations.
Thus there was a shortfall of about Rs.30,000 Crores in this period itself ,” the Ministry note said.
The Ministry pointed out that as on March 31 2017, over 3.85 Lakh habitations are not covered with 40 LPED.
The Ministry estimates that it would require at least Rs.
6 Lakh Crore to meet the target.

ACTED has been mobilized on the Mosul emergency response since day 1, relying on its historical presence in the country for almost 15 years as well as months of contingency planning and preparation, to provide multi-sectoral support to vulnerable displaced people who fled the fighting in Mosul city and Ninewa governorate.
Population displacements from Mosul city and Ninewa governorate steadily continued over the past month, with up to 8,500 people fleeing the affected areas every day, as the offensive to retake the Old City and the remaining West Mosul neighborhoods under ISIL control reached its final stages.
Displaced people reached a transit site, about 25 kilometers south of Mosul, from where they were transferred to different camps in Ninewa governorate, or relocated in non-camp locations within host communities.
Support to displaced people includes, water, hygiene and sanitation interventions, shelter and non-food items support, as well as camp coordination and camp management operations and child protection services.
Salamiyah camp: close to 30,000 displaced people 2 months after opening ACTED manages Salamiyah 1 and 2 camps (Hamdaniya district, Ninewa) since May, which have been receiving an increasing number of individuals fleeingthe fighting in West Mosul.
ACTED also addresses the shelter and non-food items needs in Salamiyah camp, reaching 24,000 people in june with sealing-off and non-food items kits distributions, while conducting assessments of the existing needs in East Mosul and villages of Hamdanyia district, reaching some 2,700 people with sealing-off and non-food items distributions.
ACTED : primary water, hygiene and sanitation responder in Salamiyah 1 ACTED continues to provide access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene to the over 9,000 residents of Salamiyah 1 camp.
Since the opening of the camp, ACTED has been delivering an average of 300 m3 of chlorinated water per day through water trucking, thus allowing access to safe drinking water on a daily basis.
Today water flows through water lines and fills into elevated water tanks.
ACTED also organizes recreational activities for children, including sport, games, drawing, music, drama and involves individuals in awareness-raising activities addressing the importance of education, of being tolerant, of making friends, but also the risks and prevention of sunburn.