Archive for January, 2010

New sewage treatment plant in works for Shelburne area

By BRIAN MEDEL Yarmouth Bureau Sites are being evaluated for a new sewage treatment plant in the Shelburne area, and a contract for pre-design work has … See all stories on this topic

Poor economy on minds of Eliot selectman in sewer decisions

… poised to begin detailed engineering studies for each town for a new sewer along Route 236 in Eliot connecting to the Kittery Sewage Treatment Plant. … See all stories on this topic

Israel denies hitting sewage plant in Gaza war

Israel denied hitting a sewage treatment plant during Operation Cast Lead in Gaza, after having been accused of doing so by the Goldstone committee. … See all stories on this topic

Sewage treatment plant to address odor issues in Waldwick

BY CHRISTINA HERNANDEZ WALDWICK — After installing preventive odor systems at the Authority Drive sewage plant worth $1.2 million this year and hiring odor … See all stories on this topic

Letting $3 billion go to waste?

On a dry or moderately rainy day, all of this liquid flows toward one of Winnipeg's three sewage-treatment plants. But about 22 times a year — usually … See all stories on this topic

City ordered to cut flow of sewage into lake

… to repair busted sewer pipes and manholes, fix pump-and-lift stations and install a powerful generator at the Lower 9th Ward sewage treatment plant. … See all stories on this topic

Sewage treatment is not a school issue

News that the Greater Victoria School District considered the issue of the business model for the construction of sewage treatment in the core areas of the … See all stories on this topic

Cash isn't all that's green at some banks: PNC touts eco-friendly branches

The 2700-square-foot branch also captures rainwater to flush toilets and water plants. PNC's new branches in Boynton Beach and suburban Lantana also are … See all stories on this topic

British High Commission to go green: Launch of Rain Water Harvesting Project

The rain water harvesting project at the High Commissioners' residence is slated for completion during the first week of February 2010. … See all stories on this topic

Slow it down, spread it out, soak it in: Collecting rainwater keeps it from

Rainwater harvesting (or rain gardens as they're commonly known in much of the country) work by collecting, holding, moving and infiltrating rainwater … See all stories on this topic