The Water quality section has been fortunate to benefit from the long-term commitment and leadership provided by Gregg Lomnicky. Gregg joined AFS in 1987. In 1992, he received the AFS Pro Pin for convincing 22 students to join AFS! He became a lifetime member and ran for office as Section President, serving from 2007-2009. Gregg has served the Section as treasurer/secretary for many years. In that role, he served as editor of the Water Matters newsletter and developed the Section’s first website. Please join us in honoring Gregg for his decades-long service to the Water Quality Section and AFS.
New York Times Water News
- L.A. Officials Warn of Compromised Drinking Water in Fire-Ravaged Areas“Do not drink” orders have been issued in some areas where damaged pipes that lost pressure might pull in toxic smoke and harmful chemicals that could linger in the system for years.
- ‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of WaterAs wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
- ‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.