Archive for December 19th, 2009

Bangalore will be made model city – CM

Mangalorean.com … renovation of Harishchandra Ghat crematorium at Rs. 1.15 crore; inauguration of modernised Dhobi Ghat, rainwater harvesting facility and water recycling …

Crisis imminent as 40% water leaks out in City

Over the years, the over-reliance on groundwater without paying attention to rainwater harvesting and recharge has caused a huge depletion. … See all stories on this topic

Derry proposes turning over sewage system to authority

18–Derry Borough is looking to turn over operation and ownership of its sewage treatment plant and collection system to the Derry Borough Municipal … See all stories on this topic

O'Malley: More fed $$ needed for bay restoration

But this is "an ideal time," he says, for the Obama administration to pony up the funds needed to upgrade the massive Blue Plains sewage treatment plant … See all stories on this topic

Some neighbors near Elkhart say their sewer rate was too high

… of city limits believe the city has been overcharging them for sewage treatment ever since their contract reportedly expired about 30 years ago. … See all stories on this topic

Leak at filtration plant causes little damage

… dumped into the city sewer system last weekend, forcing the sewage treatment plant to be briefly taken offline, city officials confirmed yesterday. … See all stories on this topic

EPA, Army Corps urged to consider separating Great Lakes, river basin

But better sewage treatment has created a cleaner canal and as a result opened a pathway for a number of invasive species, including Asian carp, … See all stories on this topic

ITT Expects Modest Growth In 2010; Guidance In Line With Expectations

At ITT's fluid technology unit, which makes pumps for water and sewage treatment plants, organic revenue is expected to increase 1% in 2010. See all stories on this topic

Septic system ordinances could change

WORTHINGTON – The Nobles County Planning Commission Wednesday night approved an updated subsurface sewage treatment ordinance that will, if approved by … See all stories on this topic

sewage project irks Washington Acres residents

Residents contend that when the homes were built about 30 years ago, developer Maronda Homes created a small sewage treatment plant. … See all stories on this topic