Archive for December 26th, 2009

When it comes to sustainability, act locally

… and by changing their building codes to mandate permeable surfaces, rainwater harvesting systems, green roofs and vegetative swales. … See all stories on this topic

The flub, the sub, lots of hubbub

By David Shapiro • Mayor Mufi Hannemann blamed a state typo for the EPA's $1.2 billion crackdown on O'ahu sewage treatment. The memo meant to say there's … See all stories on this topic

Sanders rethinks leaving Senate

The company wants to install an on-site sewage treatment facility because it is unable to access the county's public sewage utility. track and its president … See all stories on this topic

Township: 'No choice' on costly sewer upgrades

The township must significantly reduce the amount of flow going to the Williamsport sewage treatment plant where its sewage is treated. … See all stories on this topic

Miss teens receive tips on water management

He suggested that rainwater harvesting could be one of the easiest and reliable ways to minimise the dearth of water in the Valley. Amatya also informed the … See all stories on this topic

Women living between a rock and a hard place

Over 300 irrigation tanks able to irrigate over 1000 acres added to which 2000 minor tanks, kuntas (small rainwater harvesting structure) and perennial … See all stories on this topic