water supply

Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease linked to city water supply in Minnesota

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city's water

February 14, 2024

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) – An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city’s water. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the connection after water samples from two buildings both tested positive for legionella bacteria. The disease is caused by inhaling the bacteria in the water. However, in rare cases it has been known…

F-M Diversion and Red River Valley Water Supply Project pick up speed

The diversion is the first P3 flood management project in North America.

December 15, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -Plans for the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion and Red River Valley Water Supply Project are picking up speed. The diversion is the first public-private partnership flood management project in North America. “Protection for the community is the most important part – anticipated to safeguard more than 235,000 people and 70 square miles overall, designed to withstand over a 100…