EPA

November 17, 2015 | Staff Writer

County Council Approves Radon Test Bill

The Montgomery County Council today unanimously approved amended Bill 31-15 that will require most single-family homes be tested for radon prior to be being sold. According to county officials, Montgomery County is the first in the nation to mandate radon testing, ensuring that buyers and sellers and are informed of the possible existence of radon […]

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July 1, 2015 | Staff Writer

Rockville’s Drinking Water Passes EPA Test

Rockville’s drinking water continues to be safe, according to an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released today. The Environmental Protection Agency report details the source, treatment, distribution, safety and quality of Rockville’s drinking water. Rockville’s drinking water met or exceeded all drinking water quality regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and adopted and enforced […]

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March 17, 2015 | Krista Brick

Council Committee Weeds Through Pesticide Bill

Government and health experts helped members of the Montgomery County’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee weed through information about health concerns related to the use of some pesticides as they continue to discuss a proposed pesticide ban in Montgomery County. Committee members heard from top medical professionals as well as representatives from the Maryland […]

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November 17, 2014 | Staff Writer

Energy Benchmarking Law Forum (VIDEO)

Montgomery County implemented a law earlier this year that requires commercial property owners to measure and report the amount of electricity and water use in their buildings. Stakeholders recently met to discuss this legislation. Rockville 11’s Kolby Ford reports. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

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October 1, 2013 | Staff Writer

Casey Aiken’s Monologue (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken is talking about the new EPA regulations on coal-fired energy plants that recently went into effect. Casey also reminds viewers that “21 This Week” will celebrate its 21st Anniversay on Oct. 2 at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club. Take a look. “21 This Week” airs on Tuesdays at […]

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