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The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable


The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable

Residents and businesses in eastern Orange County can now use tap water for bathing and laundry, but are under strict orders not to drink it. Although a petroleum odor is still noticeable in the water and neither the Rapidan Service Authority nor the Virginia Department of Health have determined the cause of the water contamination, […]

Orange County has to stop water use because of “strange taste”


Orange County has to stop water use because of “strange taste”

There is no end in sight to Orange County’s ongoing water crisis, as authorities are still unsure what contaminated the water supply in eastern Orange County and prompted a warning against using the water. On Wednesday, the Rapidan Service Authority said it was investigating possible contamination of the area’s water supply after customers reported a […]

Orange County has to stop water use because of “strange taste”


Orange County has to stop water use because of “strange taste”

Residents and businesses in eastern Orange County were asked to stop using water immediately. The Rapidan Service Authority says it is investigating possible contamination after customers reported a strange taste in the water and employees reported a petroleum smell in their water plant. The agency issued the warning at around 3:05 p.m. Wednesday to […]

Walmart Foundation invests in species conservation


Walmart Foundation invests in species conservation

Newswise — New York, August 20, 2024 — The Walmart Foundation has awarded the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) a four-year grant that will significantly advance its work in Indonesia. The grant will support a landscape initiative in the southern province of Aceh: a key region for forests and biodiversity, as well as smallholder farming communities. […]

Adding value to dietary frozen yoghurt through the use of fruit peel solids


Adding value to dietary frozen yoghurt through the use of fruit peel solids

Materials The mixed milk (cow and buffalo milk; 4.6% fat, 8.6% MSNF) and cream (42.0% fat) required for standardization were purchased from Vidya Dairy, Anand (Gujarat), India. Skimmed milk powder (SMP) of ‘Sagar’ brand was used as a source of non-fat milk solids (MSNF). Cane sugar of ‘Madhur’ brand was purchased from the local market […]