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February 2017 Laboratory Safety Winners

March 15, 2017

EHS appreciates the support for safe work environments on campus by the medal winners.

Categories: Laboratory Safety News


OWASA customers may notice chlorine taste and odor in March and early April 2017 due to annual change in disinfection

February 28, 2017

In March, OWASA will use chlorine instead of chloramines to disinfect our drinking water.

Categories: Water Safety News


January 2017 Laboratory Safety Winners

February 10, 2017

EHS appreciates the support for safe work environments on campus by the medal winners.

Categories: Laboratory Safety News


Orange County rescinds Do Not Use order for water

February 4, 2017

The Orange County Health Department and Orange Water And Sewer Authority (OWASA) said Saturday afternoon that OWASA water is safe for drinking and other uses, but customers should limit use to essential purposes because water supplies remain below normal levels.

Categories: Water Safety News


OWASA asks customers to limit water use to essential purposes

February 3, 2017

OWASA expects to continue to receive water from the City of Durham for a few days due to an incident at its Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant as reported Thursday.

Categories: Water Safety News