Archive for August 20th, 2009

Feds still hearing sewage plant concerns

By MICHAEL LIGHTSTONE City Hall Reporter Months after Environment Canada launched an investigation into Halifax's sewage treatment plant, the federal agency … See all stories on this topic

PETA seals offer to pay for sewage plant

By JEFFREY SIMPSON Staff Reporter An American organization is offering cash to help Halifax fix its broken sewage treatment plant. … See all stories on this topic

County sewage treatment improves

… regulations will be coming in 2010 and 2011 that will require municipalities to be much more environmentally conscious in their sewage treatment. … See all stories on this topic

Plans being made to contain smell, insects at Lindale sewage

He currently operates the private sewage treatment plant out of the old Lindale Manufacturing site. Neighbors have complained about an unpleasant odor from … See all stories on this topic

Iseq gains as concerns ease

… of a busy results week next week, which will see interim trading statements from index heavyweights such as CRH, Irish Life & Permanent and Kingspan. … See all stories on this topic

Texas Master Gardener, Blanco County

Rainwater Harvesting becomes most useful to those who want to have the best water for themselves, their property, and wildlife. Collecting it can become … See all stories on this topic

Finalists Named for Rain Bird's 2009 Intelligent Use of Water

One of those solutions developed into encouraging and helping build urban rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems, which divert water from adjacent roofs or … See all stories on this topic

HARBESON: Dear Councilman Fetz …

Sellersburg resident Debbie Harbeson discovered her plants drink a lot more rainwater when collected in whiskey barrels — especially the mint. … See all stories on this topic

Grime prevention pays off for firm who help Leeds keep a clean sheet

There the firm designed and installed a new rainwater recycling system for its laundry. The 11000-litre rainwater tank and harvesting system, which collects … See all stories on this topic

We met Chis Packham for an eco challenge

CBBC Newsround There are also some other ideas of using rain water to wash off our boats instead of drinking water, this will be our next project." By Victoria, 11, Devon, … See all stories on this topic