Gravity Sewer News
- Commissioners hear Soil & Water budget request Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:50AMZANESVILLE - The Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation District is facing a cut in state funding in 2009 and officials asked county commissioners for some help Thursday.
- Dells approves townhouses Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:16PMOn a split vote, the Wisconsin Dells Common Council Monday approved rezoning so that townhouses can be built in the Prairie Oaks Subdivision off Waubeek and Ninth Avenue.The council split three to three on the ordinance to change the zoning with Alderpersons Dan Gavinski, Joan Ragan and Dar Mor voting for the change and Alderpersons Ed Wojnicz, Debbie Kinder and Brian Holzem voting against it. ...
- Public works and electric departments report to board Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:22AMA newly instituted plan of having the supervisory heads of city departments provide updated reports at meeting of Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen was implemented on Thursday.
- Surfside sewer being repaired Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:50AMSURFSIDE BEACH — Sewer service around the island will continue to be sporadic while crews yank debris out of holes that once were the vents to the village’s system.
- W. Boundary work, other projects on go Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:37PMConstruction of West Boundary extension should begin soon. Bids were set to be opened Tuesday afternoon this week.
- W. Boundary work, other projects on go Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:37PMConstruction of West Boundary extension should begin soon. Bids were set to be opened Tuesday afternoon this week.
- W. Boundary work, other projects on go Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:37PMConstruction of West Boundary extension should begin soon. Bids were set to be opened Tuesday afternoon this week.
- W. Boundary work, other projects on go Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:37PMConstruction of West Boundary extension should begin soon. Bids were set to be opened Tuesday afternoon this week.
- Officials Speak Out About Wastewater Backups Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:22PMSeveral Olathe residents who've endured a wastewater backup problem for more than a decade attend a City Council meeting.
- ZBA pushes on to Phase 2 approval Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:52PM The development of the Sharon Commons Lifestyle Center continues to move forward much to the excitement of the town of Sharon, especially the developers.
- City Council race still up in the air Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 8:52PMBefore Tuesday's election, the fate of City Hall was hanging in the balance, and to some degree it still is.
- Brazos Business briefs Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 7:22AM Bedias gets $845,000 grant for wastewater improvementsThe Texas Water Development Board recently approved a $845,000 grant to the city of Bedias to finance sign ...
- Bedias receives TWDB grant for new sewer plant Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 8:43AMThe City of Bedias took another step toward modernization last week when Mayor Mackie Bobo and city council member Robert Upchurch accepted an $845,000 Acquistion and Design grant from the Texas Water Development Board on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
- County submits Austinburg sewer plans to EPA Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 11:11PMThe Ashtabula County commissioners will submit Austinburg Township sewer project plans to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for review.
- Two vying for one open seat in Alloway Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 3:46AMALLOWAY TWP. - Two residents are vying for an open seat on the township committee here. Incumbent Republican Lester R. Sutton and Democrat William "Rex" Cobb are running for the seat on the three-member committee.
- Water conservation with Waterless No Flush Urinals Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 2:55AMAs a part of an ongoing energy and water conservation programme, TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding and the first company in the UAE to adopt a Sustainable Procurement Policy' started implementing water efficient initiatives and designs to reduce the overall need for water, conserve its resources and save money.
- Timmonsville to improve sewer with grant of nearly $672,000 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 5:32PMTimmonsville plans to improve a main sewer line with a $671,747 Community Development Block Grant, the largest competitive infrastructure grant the S.C. Department of Commerce awarded during its July funding round.
- 2500 East sewer project to be completed by holidays Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 3:08PMDavis residents can look forward to a Christmas present from the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer District—a better road. Portions of roads in the area have been torn up since spring as the Sewer District installs a new sewer system to the neighborhoods.
- Thorough cleaning reduces St. John drainage woes Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 5:14PMStaff Reporter LAPLACE – The much beleaguered drainage system in St. John Parish will receive long overdue repairs thanks to approval of three emergency contracts approved by the St. John council at a recent special meeting.
- Hunt begins for long-missing students Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 4:09AMNeglected graves probed in renewed effort to solve mystery of aboriginal children's fates
- Limerick supers hear complaints about Western Center Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 4:15AMNeighbors of the Western Center for Technical Studies voiced concerns over lighting, fencing and sledding opportunities during last week's Limerick Board of Supervisors meeting.
- Sewer project flowing smoothly Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 3:06AM Drivers on Tank Farm Road and other nearby streets can see a $13 million project to put in sewer lines for property newly annexed into San Luis Obispo. A sewer lift station is also being installed. Sewage will flow by gravity to the lift station, which will then raise the wastewater; it will be forced through pipes to the city’s sewer treatment facility on Prado Road, said Jennifer Metz, a ...
- City Plunges Into Sewer Deal Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 12:04AMThe city of Sebring took the first step to plunge deeper into the sewer business Tuesday night; about $1.55 million deeper.
- Thorough cleaning reduces St. John drainage woes Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 2:17PMStaff Reporter LAPLACE – The much beleaguered drainage system in St. John Parish will receive long overdue repairs thanks to approval of three emergency contracts approved by the St. John council at a recent special meeting.
- 2500 East sewer project to be completed by holidays Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 3:08PMDavis residents can look forward to a Christmas present from the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer District—a better road. Portions of roads in the area have been torn up since spring as the Sewer District installs a new sewer system to the neighborhoods.
- Village seeks new sewer system Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 12:33AMKINDERHOOK — Part of the village of Kinderhook Business District be getting a new sewer system — if there is enough support. The village hired Clark Engineering with grant money received from the Governor’s Office of Small Cities.
- Stockton runs dry; crews dig for clues Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 4:30AMThey say you never know the worth of water until the well runs dry.
- Construction continues Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:05AM Work on Sturgis’ multi-million dollar sewer project is moving along as planned. Known as the State Revolving Loan Fund project, work got under way several weeks ago with the installation of sewer pipe at Fawn River Road.
- Residents nix annexation into city Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 6:06AMMountain Home officials learned Tuesday evening that property owners near the Pebble Creek subdivision are not interested in coming into the city.
- Water level dropping at Dartmouth lake Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 12:20PMDartmouth's popular Lake Banook is shrinking as the municipality prepares to improve the sewage system before next year's world paddling championship.
- Perry Twp. project receives funding Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:05AMPERRY TWP. - Funding for the second phase of a multimillion-dollar sewerage project in Whitsett was made available Tuesday.
- Jamestown looks to find best use of 'a little leagacy' Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:39AMIs it a gold mine or a white elephant? A boon or a bust? At first glance, wooded acreage on the northern border of Jamestown Township along the I-196 expressway would seem to be extremely valuable. But there are issues - accessibility, difficult terrain, wetland, and lack of utilities.
- Blues Lake Dam getting a facelift Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 12:13AM As west Rolla develops, the area around Blues Lake along Martin Springs Drive is on the forefront of that growth. And, as more development takes place and more concrete and asphalt is placed, the increase of groundwater run-off becomes a concern. That’s the reason city workers have been working to improve the Blues Lake Dam. A project that began three weeks ago, city crews with help from ...
- Montgomery gets ready for next emergency Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 2:02AMMONTGOMERY – Hurricane Ike will cost the city of Montgomery around $100,000 for overtime pay and repairs to roads and utility systems, city officials estimate.
- LETTERS to the editor: October 3, 2008 Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 3:16PMDear Editor: I would like to introduce myself. My name is Russell Kish and I am the Democratic candidate for Collier County Commissioner District 5.
- Pumpkin fest pleases council Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 9:32AMTHIS YEAR'S annual Pumpkin Festival was, again, considered a smashing hit, and Barnesville Village Council said Monday evening that everything went as planned. Mayor Tom Michelli said the four-day event turned out nicely, in spite of the rain on Saturday. "Even with the rain on Saturday night, it was one of the smoother festivals.
- 2030 growth plan is going to towns Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 12:12AMThe plan to guide Cumberland County’s growth for the next 20 years took more than three years of planning and negotiating. At a dinner Tuesday night with elected leaders from all over the county, the 2030 Growth Vision Task Force that developed the plan officially declared its work done.
- Satilla trash a growing urban issue Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 12:44AMPut a message in a bottle, drop the bottle in water inside the city limits and it may just find its way to the sea. More likely, it'll end up jammed together with other litter to form a "raft" of trash on the nearby Satilla River.
- Input sought on sewer for Sneads Ferry area Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 10:11PMSNEADS FERRY - The Onslow Water and Sewer Authority wants to know if Sneads Ferry is ready for a sanitary sewer system.
- Towns keen on more green scenes Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 3:21AMKermit the Frog may tell you otherwise, but for South Jersey residents, it's easy being green.
- Mulberry Grove services split between water, sewer Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 6:12PMNearly two years ago, the developers of the Mulberry Grove subdivision, just south of Mulberry Lane, requested sewer service from the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency. While the agency didn’t explicitly refuse the request, they did not issue a will-serve letter promising service.
- New Release of Bentley's SewerCAD Helps Engineers Effectively Evaluate Capacity, Size Pipes, Select Pumps, Locate ... Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 11:16AMBentley Systems, Incorporated today announced the release of SewerCAD V8 XM Edition, a powerful tool for sewer design and rehabilitation. SewerCAD V8 XM provides innovative modeling tools featuring an easy-to-use interface and advanced capabilities that enable engineers from municipalities, utilities, and consulting firms to get the most value from their capital improvement funds. The new tools ...
- New Release of Bentley's SewerCAD Helps Engineers Effectively Evaluate Capacity, Size Pipes, Select Pumps, Locate ... Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 11:00AM EXTON, Pa.----Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced the release of SewerCAD V8 XM Edition, a powerful tool for sewer design and rehabilitation. SewerCAD V8 XM provides innovative modeling tools featuring an easy-to-use interface and advanced capabilities that enable engineers from municipalities, utilities, and consulting firms to get the most value from their capital improvement funds.
- 250,000 in Houston still lack running water Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 1:51AMTexas Commission on Environmental Quality officials don't know about another 600,000 people because they have been unable to communicate with some public water systems.
- Floods are threat here. Are you even worried? Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 8:33AMMost Cheyenne residents don't seem to be, but the city is. That's why it's working to prevent floods like one in 1985 that killed 12. CHEYENNE -- To Cheyenne's earliest settlers, the tan prairie and ribbon-thin creeks betrayed no hint whatsoever that these lands could flood.
- Is Boardwalk Healthy or Harmful for Bremerton's Shorelines? Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 1:26AMThe proposed boardwalk would impact sea life, but Bremerton officials say other amenities create an overall ecosystem benefit in Port Washington Narrows. Some experts aren't so sure.
- Real Estate Live Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 1:25AMWelcome to Real Estate Live, an online discussion of the Washington area housing market with Post Real Estate editor Maryann Haggerty and columnist Elizabeth Razzi.
- Wind caused little damage to water, sewage systems Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 6:11AMEAST LIVERPOOL - The city's water and sewage systems came through Sunday's high winds relatively unscathed, but some damage to instruments and gauges was reported.
- Ramseur changing engineering firms Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 12:17AMRAMSEUR — Ramseur commissioners voted to work with a new town engineer during a special meeting Thursday afternoon.
- Sewer board yet to set rates :Clay Twp. sewer line also discussed Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 8:48PMSOUTH BEND — The Regional Water and Sewer District board is eager to have a contract with Waste Management Inc. for a waste treatment plant to serve Wyatt, but it keeps running into delays.
