Archive for November 2nd, 2009

In urban reforms, Delhi's a laggard

… including Chennai, Kolkata and Greater Mumbai, in undertaking revision of building bye-laws for mandatory rainwater harvesting in all buildings. … See all stories on this topic

MESSAGE TO CITY PLANNERS: SAY YES

… and – Specialist technicians have designed a 'rainwater harvesting system' that will use every drop of rain that falls onto the stadium's roof to … See all stories on this topic

New Trends in Altruistic Businesses

New University Online Thus, the Coca-Cola Company, along with its partners in India, has created 320 rainwater harvesting facilities in 17 states in India. … See all stories on this topic

Recycling Mysteries: Tires

Earth911.com Photo: Amanda Wills, Earth911.com They are breeding grounds for mosquitoes and vermin, especially when they are filled with rainwater. … See all stories on this topic

Protected aquifer feared at risk outside metro

The proposal called for the plant to use water from one or two nearby sewage treatment plants and, if necessary, to supplement that with as much as 2 … See all stories on this topic

MUB Rail Trail Closure Beginning February

WBOY-TV Work will start at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park at the intersection of the Caperton and Deckers Creek Trails and run to the Sewage Treatment Plant in Star … See all stories on this topic

SQH to build two Syrian STPs

"Our investment in the sewage treatment plants will also play an important part in restraining water pollution in Damascus suburbs, Swuedah and the … See all stories on this topic

Critic: Sykesville failure to update water/sewer plan has cost money

"The sewage treatment contract with Sandy Township has created a financial loss of income due to the fact that council's sewer and water committee has never … See all stories on this topic

D.C. area congressional votes

In part, the bill provides $10.3 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, including $3.6 billion for drinking-water and sewage-treatment grants; … See all stories on this topic

Sewer plants pollute water

By PERRY BEEMAN and CHASE DAVIS • pbeeman@dmreg.com • November 1, 2009 Iowa's outdated sewage treatment plants regularly dump excess pollution into rivers … See all stories on this topic