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CBS News
24-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa issues public notice of lead found in drinking water
On Friday evening, the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa issued a public notice that lead had been found in the drinking water of multiple homes. According to the authority, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, they conducted lead and copper sampling at approximately 35 homes in their area and found an excess of lead at five of those homes. As a result, the MWAA is sending public education materials to the homes so they can take the proper steps. What if lead is found in the water at my home? If you get a notice from your water company that lead has been found in your home's water supply, there are steps that you can take to avoid the serious health problems that lead in water can pose to you and your children. Included in the MWAA's material being sent is the following: Run the water to flush out the lead. If the water hasn't been used for several hours, run the water for a minute or more to flush the lead from the interior plumbing or until it becomes cold prior to using it for drinking or cooking. Use cold water for cooking or preparing things like baby formula. Boiling does not remove lead, so taking water from the tap and heating it to a boil will not make a difference. Look for alternative water sources or treatment. If lead has been detected in your water, you're advised to purchase bottled water or a water filter. If you choose to purchase a filter, make sure the filter is approved to reduce lead. In 2025, MWAA completed the construction of a new water filtration plant, and it replaced the water softening plant, which was constructed in the 1940s. The new facility reduces iron and manganese concentrations in the drinking water. Residents in Aliquippa can reach out to MWAA at 724-375-5525 or visit their website at this link.
Fox News
02-04-2025
- Fox News
FAA increasing air traffic control staff, supervisors at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing support and oversight for the air traffic controller team at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) following a fatal midair collision over the Potomac River that claimed the lives of 67 people. In a statement on Wednesday, the FAA announced it will increase operational supervisor staffing from six to eight people, and review certified professional controller staffing numbers at DCA. The change comes after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued safety recommendations for DCA following the deadly Jan. 29 collision involving a commercial plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. In addition, FAA officials are also evaluating current arrival rates at DCA, which has the busiest runway in America, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). The FAA will review DCA's arrival rate of aircraft per hour, which is "disproportionately concentrated within the last 30 minutes of each hour," according to the agency. Spacing between each flight is required to keep operations safe, according to the MWAA. In March, the FAA announced it would permanently restrict "non-essential" helicopter operations around DCA, and eliminate helicopter and fixed-wing mixed traffic. It also prohibited the simultaneous use of runways 15/33 and 4/22 when helicopters conducting urgent missions are operating near DCA. In response to the crash, which happened during an Army flight check, the FAA said it will also be sending its Critical Incident Stress Management team "to support the well-being of controllers" this month. The team will offer confidential support to staff "following stressful events," according to the statement. Regular wellness checks will also be conducted at the facility. The FAA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
United aware of reports kite struck plane landing at Reagan National
ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW) — A kite reportedly made contact with a United Airlines flight Saturday as the plane was approaching Reagan National Airport (DCA), the airline said. In a statement to Nexstar's WDCW, United Airlines said it is aware of reports that a kite struck United Flight 654, which departed from Houston for Washington, D.C. However, the airline added that 'the aircraft landed safely, customers deplaned normally and upon inspection, there was no damage to the aircraft.' The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), whose police department patrols Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International airports, said that its officers had responded to reports of kite-flying that day at Gravelly Point. FAA reports near-miss at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving Delta plane, Air Force Talon Gravelly Point, a park across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is just a few hundred feet away from the north end of DCA's runway. People are not allowed to fly kites there because of 'the danger of low-flying aircraft,' according to the MWAA. Upon responding to the park, the airport's authority said officers briefly confiscated a kite flying in the restricted air space. 'That kite was returned to its owner shortly later and no charges were filed,' said Emily McGee, a spokesperson for the MWAA. Officers also warned people about flying kites in the area. Delta Air Lines drops new set of pilot trading cards: How to get yours Across the Potomac on the National Mall, National Cherry Blossom Festival organizers held the annual Blossom Kite Festival on Saturday to celebrate cherry blossom season. According to organizers, the kite festival was unrelated to the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point. The reported incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided above the Potomac River near DCA, killing 67 people. On Friday, a Delta Air Lines Flight preparing to leave Ronald Reagan and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision, officials said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
31-03-2025
- The Hill
United aware of reports kite struck plane landing at Reagan National
ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW) — A kite reportedly made contact with a United Airlines flight Saturday as the plane was approaching Reagan National Airport (DCA), the airline said. In a statement to Nexstar's WDCW, United Airlines said it is aware of reports that a kite struck United Flight 654, which departed from Houston for Washington, D.C. However, the airline added that 'the aircraft landed safely, customers deplaned normally and upon inspection, there was no damage to the aircraft.' The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), whose police department patrols Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International airports, said that its officers had responded to reports of kite-flying that day at Gravelly Point. FAA reports near-miss at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving Delta plane, Air Force Talon Gravelly Point, a park across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is just a few hundred feet away from the north end of DCA's runway. People are not allowed to fly kites there because of 'the danger of low-flying aircraft,' according to the MWAA. Upon responding to the park, the airport's authority said officers briefly confiscated a kite flying in the restricted air space. 'That kite was returned to its owner shortly later and no charges were filed,' said Emily McGee, a spokesperson for the MWAA. Officers also warned people about flying kites in the area. Across the Potomac on the National Mall, National Cherry Blossom Festival organizers held the annual Blossom Kite Festival on Saturday to celebrate cherry blossom season. According to organizers, the kite festival was unrelated to the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point. The reported incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided above the Potomac River near DCA, killing 67 people. On Friday, a Delta Air Lines Flight preparing to leave Ronald Reagan and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision, officials said.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kite reportedly makes contact with United flight attempting to land at Reagan National Airport
A United Airlines plane reportedly made contact with a kite while it was attempting to land at Reagan National Airport (DCA) on Saturday afternoon, the airline confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We are aware of reports that a kite struck UA flight 654 from Houston to Reagan Airport in Washington D.C.," the statement read. "The aircraft landed safely, customers deplaned normally and upon inspection there was no damage to the aircraft." The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) also confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital and shared details of what transpired. Delta Plane, Air Force Jet Nearly Crash In 'Loss Of Separation' During Arlington National Cemetery Flyover "Police officers responded to reports of kite-flying at Gravely Point yesterday, an activity which is not allowed in that area due to the danger to low-flying aircraft," the statement read. Read On The Fox News App Gravelly Point is a park in Arlington, Virginia, located north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, along the George Washington Parkway, and across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is only a "few hundred feet away" from the runway at DCA, according to the park's website. The agency said officers warned some individuals about flying kites and "briefly confiscated a kite." "That kite was returned to its owner shortly later and no charges were filed," the agency said. Video Shows Italian Fighter Jets Escorting American Airlines Flight To Rome Amid 'Security Concern' The MWAA added that they could not confirm whether a kite hit the plane. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital that "they have not been made aware of any such incident." While it has not yet been determined if the kite actually hit the plane, Captain Robert Katz, a veteran commercial pilot and flight instructor for 43 years, told WUSA9 that he doesn't believe the kite made contact with the plane on Saturday afternoon. "If the kite had actually made contact with the airplane, we would know it," Captain Katz told the outlet. "The kite would have been destroyed and possibly the airplane as well, although not likely." Katz also said that he believes whoever was flying the kite had been intentionally reckless. "That to me is incredibly irresponsible, and it's going to be a real stretch for someone to claim they don't know," Katz explained. United Airlines Flight Forced To Make Emergency Landing At Newark Katz added that in his 43-year-lomg career, he had never heard of a kite hitting a plane before. He did say that commercial flight interference from the ground happens frequently, but mostly from people shining lasers at planes. This latest incident comes a day after a Delta Air Lines plane nearly crashed midair with a T-38 Air Force jet near DCA. Delta Air Lines Flight 2983, an Airbus A319 headed to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) when four U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons were inbound to Arlington National Cemetery for a flyover on March 28, according to the FAA and U.S. Air Force. The FAA said the Delta plane received an "onboard alert" that another aircraft was nearby, and air traffic controllers issued corrective instructions to both aircraft. The NTSB said it was aware of "a loss of separation" between Delta flight 2983 and other aircraft, shortly after takeoff from DCA. "We are currently collecting information, but have not yet launched an investigation," an NTSB spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital. Both incidents come months after the deadly Jan. 29 collision when an Army helicopter and an American Airlines plane collided near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, D.C. All 67 people were killed, which included 60 passengers and four crew members aboard the American Airlines flight and three soldiers aboard the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch contributed to this report. Original article source: Kite reportedly makes contact with United flight attempting to land at Reagan National Airport
