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  • Getting a handle on lake impacts Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:38PMProtecting water quality in Flathead Lake is a well-supported goal, but with all the growth and development taking place upstream across the Flathead Valley, achieving that goal will become increasingly difficult.
  • Homer sewage-treatment plant delays prove frustrating Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 1:02PM   HOMER – It's been eight years since Homer village officials voted to build a sewage-treatment facility, and the long wait with delays in planning, funding and permitting has Mayor David Lucas frustrated. "Cumulatively, as the Village of Homer looks at this process, it's a very long process," Lucas said. "And there are different reasons for it. But now we're down to the Illinois ...
  • Old septic systems raise city concerns Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 8:32AMBringing a petition to improve his neighborhood to the Alamogordo City Commission, Dr. Jeremy Horne raised concerns in the minds of some of the commissioners at Tuesday's regular meeting.
  • Sewer project contract awarded Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 7:44AMThe request for an injunction to stop the township from entering into any contracts for the project was denied Wednesday.
  • Nuangola council wants sewer meeting with DEP open Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 6:58AMNUANGOLA – Borough council said Tuesday it will do whatever it can to ensure that a meeting with state officials about the proposed sewer system project is held in a public forum.
  • Stanhope-Covehead residents question need for sewer/water system Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 11:44PMThere is anger bubbling up in the Stanhope-Covehead peninsula over a push for a community sewer and water system.
  • County clears way to help residents Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 10:52PMSEGUIN — County commissioners Tuesday voted to use federal grant money to repair the septic systems of a third group of homes in the county’s northernmost reaches.
  • BRIDGETON: New park site lacks one key component Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 10:39AMWhen Bridgeton started making plans for a new city park, planners had included the construction of a restroom facility. It would be a matter of simply finding the sewer line already on the property and connecting to it.
  • Two local schools get new, ‘green’ septic systems Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 4:40AMDozens of students at Alianza Charter School and Watsonville Charter School of the Arts took time away from their classes Tuesday morning to watch a new project take shape.
  • County merges education, treasurer positions Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:15AMYellowstone County commissioners on Tuesday voted to fold the county office of superintendent of schools into the county treasurer's office following the 2010 election. The move will eliminate the elected superintendent's job, which is now a half-time ...
  • County merges education, treasurer positions Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 2:57AMYellowstone County commissioners on Tuesday voted to fold the county office of superintendent of schools into the county treasurer's office following the 2010 election. The move will eliminate the elected superintendent's job, which is now a half-time job held by A.J. Micheletti.
  • Priorities set for water, sewer line replacement Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:17PMNo one's been beating down the doors of city hall to sign up for Rapid City's program to assist homeowners with failed or failing private, nonconforming water and sewer lines, but if they do, the city has developed a point system designed to prioritize proposals.
  • Blackville, Harleyville get CDBG infrastructure grants Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 9:26PMCOLUMBIA — The towns of Blackville and Harleyville Tuesday received Community Development Block Grants toward infrastructure development.
  • Brentwood sewer plan creates a stink in TH Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 8:14PMA hostile crowd Monday packed into the Twain Harte American Legion Hall to discuss connecting Brentwood Park properties to the public sewer system.
  • Tap fees to recoup part of new high school sewer expense Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 7:37PMAn agreement between the Whitfield County Board of Education and Dalton Utilities is designed to help the school system recoup some $2 million of its projected costs of $3.2 million for sewer to the new high school near Varnell.
  • Deadline for Marco sewer assessment payment option draws near Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 7:29PMHomeowners in the North Marco assessment district have until Friday to notify the city of their preferred payment method for connecting to the city’s central sewer system. Many say they are deferring the bill, which is the most costly option in the long run.
  • LRA's Planned Unit Development Still a Sticking Point Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 6:22PMMichael Doty attended his first Carroll County Board meeting Thursday, August 21, in his capacity as new County Administrator.
  • County plan softens blow on sewer cost Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 3:01AMWhat's required in terms of permits, inspection fees and payments associated with Northport's new sewer system has been quite confusing to Northport seasonal resident Charles Funk – and he's a retired contractor with decades of experience in such matters.
  • Sewer expansion eyed with MDA grant monies Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 6:19PMCity sewer services are about to be expanded into the Ole Brook community in the southeastern portion of Brookhaven's year-old annexation.
  • Contractor to find money for sewer plant Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 1:33PMYUCCA VALLEY — The Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors on Wednesday learned some of the details involved in borrowing the money the district will need to build a wastewater reclamation facility.
  • Sewer project considered Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 1:47AM Living along Palmer Lake or Long Lake is going to get more expensive for property owners if a $15.8 million sewer project  is approved as planned. The Colon Township Board plans to set a date for its first public hearing  for the Lakes Area Sewer System project when it meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
  • Report skewers water quality at area beaches Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 12:24AMResults from the National Resources Defense Council's latest report indicate cautionary news about the water quality at area beaches.
  • Injunction filed to stop sewer expansion Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 7:47AMResidents would be expected to pay $14,000 to $30,000 each toward a sewer expansion plan.
  • Things to be aware of during, after flood Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 7:22PMAs rainfall continues, health officials strongly urge individuals with standing water in their homes to avoid the affected areas or relocate from their homes.
  • Sewage system vow for rural community Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 9:25AMA COPELAND village could soon be free to flush away its troubles. But plans are in place to connect around 50 homes in the village and the nearby Hycemoor community up to the main sewage system.
  • OUR VIEW: Be wary of Mattapoisett Neck sewer Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 1:10AM I wish to express my gratitude to the Mattapoisett Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for its informational meeting on Aug. 13 regarding a proposed sewer project for Mattapoisett Neck. Its presentation and the questions from the audience provided an...
  • Beaches reopened, some shellfishing beds closed Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 1:03AM Swimmers looking forward to a weekend at the beach can take comfort in knowing SouthCoast communities are reporting safe water quality.
  • Roper emerges to challenge Steier Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 12:11AMBLUE EARTH - A new face in the area political scene is gearing up for a battle against an incumbent. John Roper, a 28-year resident of Blue Earth, is facing off against six-year incumbent Barb Steier in Faribault County's District 1. The district includes Ward 3 in Blue Earth; the cities of Elmore and Frost; and the townships of Blue Earth Elmore, Rome and Emerald.
  • WWTA Is One Authority Too Many Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 3:45PMThe controversy over the $8 fee and the WWTA has brought other things to light that concern me more than the increase. The Authority is trying to get around the law that does not allow them to make property owners pay for repairs that are not on their property.
  • Prairie Hill annexation choice due Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 1:06PMThe Prairie Hill School Board will vote on whether to annex 30 acres at the site of its new school to South Beloit at its upcoming meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26.
  • Decision doesn't mean money yet: Cyfred to file for motion to reconsider judgment Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 1:02PMA Superior Court judge emphasized in a recent decision that a sewer line should be built in a Yigo housing subdivision that sits atop an underground freshwater source.
  • New drainage system works in Rockridge Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 12:13AMThe Rockridge community's new system of deeper swales scored a hit Wednesday as residents observed water from Tropical Storm Fay drain off their yards and toward canals.
  • Reduced sewer plan wins mixed response in Agawam Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 3:39AMAGAWAM - The proposed first phase of a Feeding Hills sewer extension project drew plenty of skepticism from a crowd of nearly 150 Tuesday night, but also won supporters.
  • Uganda: Entebbe's Former School of Glory Fades Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 3:34AMWHEN it opened up in 1952, the School now known as Lake Victoria Primary School, Entebbe in Wakiso district had two sections under different names.
  • Murrieta approves sewer system contract Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 2:56AMMURRIETA - The city will help lower-income residents pay to tie into a new $12 million sewer system in Historic Downtown Murrieta.
  • Riverside County leaders update Calimesa residents about issues Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 2:32AMCALIMESA - A number of Riverside County officials addressed a town hall meeting Tuesday night in Calimesa on a variety of subjects, from water to public health.
  • Lehigh Acres water rate increase on panel's agenda Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 1:25AMA proposed rate increase for Lehigh Acres water and sewer customers is scheduled to go before a citizens advisory board this evening for a...
  • Flooding: One year later: Many communities are still rebuilding Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 12:45AMA year after record floods reshaped southeast Minnesota, public-works projects — both planned and under construction — are still reshaping the affected communities.
  • Aqua Missouri customers rail against rate increase Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 9:48PMCustomers not knowing who their water and sewer provider was for several years, inconsistent billing and poor customer service - those were some of the reasons given by citizens who testified to members of the Missouri Public Service Commission Monday night that Aqua Missouri should not be allowed to pass on a rate increase to their customers.
  • Abilene Ellsworth water projects among those sharing $21.7 million Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:03AMProjects in Abilene and Ellsworth were among 13 in Kansas to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's Water and Environmental Program.
  • Estuaries Study Moves Ahead Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:03AMFollowing the resolution of a year-long contractual standoff between the University of Massachusetts and the state Department of Environmental Protection, a number of long-delayed reports on the health of the Vineyard’s ponds are again on track for completion.
  • Public sewer, and sewer bills, could come to Bossier Parish Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 3:06AMRoughly 25,000 Bossier Parish residents will, within the next couple of years, have a new word entered into their vocabulary: "sewer bill."
  • Sewer plans raise tension in Mt. Etna Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 3:41PMMT. ETNA - The residents of the small burg of Lancaster received the news that was years in the making - a sewer system is coming to town, and they're hooking up to it whether they want to or not.
  • Residents wary of upgrade to sewers Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 4:10AMSome say price to convert from septic is too high in money, loss of rural flavor. Nearly a decade ago, Pouran Esrafily bought her renovated farmhouse in Limeport, a village in Lower Milford Township, a community she liked for its working-class roots and rural flavor.
  • Mattapoisett sewer draws some murky reactions Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 1:08AM MATTAPOISETT— A proposal to extend town sewer to the Mattapoisett Neck area at an anticipated cost of
  • Red Bud project eligible for USDA funds Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 8:07AMA rural Dickinson County improvement district will receive a rural water-sewer funding from the Agriculture Department.
  • Sewerage still in question for new high school Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 10:52PMIn Don Cope’s mind, there is no question that a satellite sewage plant will be built near Coahulla Creek below the Prater’s Mill historic area.
  • Roads under construction this week Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 10:24PMThe Florida Department of Transportation and various county and city entities are scheduled to do work on these roads this week. In some instances roads will be closed to traffic and there may be slow-moving traffic.
  • Septic sewer system presentation Monday Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 9:50PMHuitt-Zollars Inc., which is currently designing the sanitary sewer system for northwest Yuma residents, will present the Design Concept Report to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors and area property owners Monday.
  • Lowe's construction stalled Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 10:05PMConstruction of Lowe's, the cornerstone of the first bypass-oriented shopping center, Legacy Village, has been delayed and developers are not sure how long it will be before ground breaks on the project.