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Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:20AMThe City Council is expected to decide on several vital sewer project items during tonight’s meeting. The council could approve about $2 million worth of projects for the Sweetwater/Hagen Pump Station tonight.
Can sports facility transform Lilburn? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:21AMCan sports facility transform Lilburn?
Sewage seeps into Great Miami River Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:48PMDayton City crews work to contain a sewage spill in the Great Miami River. It happened Wednesday evening, when contractors hit a sewage line just south of the Stewart Street Bridge.
Sewage Leaked Into Great Miami River Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:42PMExcavating crews hit a sewer line causing sewage to leak into the Great Miami River. Crews working overnight to pump sewage from river.
Westport makes preparations for possible hurricane Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:41PMThe kind of storm Hurricane Earl would be by the time it made its way to New England was still a bit of a guess Wednesday morning, but Town Administrator Michael Coughlin said the town was getting ready.
Mid-County Sewer Project Progressing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:24PMLaser-guided directional drills will begin work after Labor Day at Rio Del Mar Beach and Aptos Creek as a major upgrade of the beachfront sewer line continues.
Rags and underwear back of city's sewer system Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:13PMCOHOES- Department of Public Works crews say three of their sewage pump motors at a substation on Edsel Drive burned out after underwear and rags got tangled in them.
Sewer rupture proves costly for Town of Millet Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:58PMStaff writer The 10-day repair of a ruptured sewer line in Millet is expected to cost the Town more than $200,000. Millet CAO Teri Pelletier said that is just an estimate, but the final numbers aren't in yet.[...]
Milledgeville Board Briefs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe regular Board meeting of the Village of Milledgeville was held Tuesday, August 24, with President Galen Wirth and Trustees Bill Stage, Gary Geirnaeirt, Gene Behrens, Stan Eads, Terry Schmidt, and John Helms present.
Criminal probe apparently over Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:51PMA high-profile investigation of irregularities at Columbia’s sewer plant has apparently ended without criminal charges against city workers — nearly two years after gun-toting agents raided the facility looking for evidence.
City Council sets date for budget retreat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:47PMDuring the regular council meeting on Tuesday, August 10, the Baxley City Council set a date for a budget retreat to be held Wednesday, August 18 at 12:00 noon at City Hall. City Manager Jeff Baxley reported that the water and sewer sales are down five percent compared to last year’s budget.
Rain gardens to be installed at Brookdale Comm. College Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:07PMMIDDLETOWN — To help keep pollutants from entering the Swimming River Reservoir, a source of drinking water for many, Monmouth County will begin building five rain gardens around one of Brookdale Community College’s parking lots that lies nearest the reservoir. read more
Utility’s new plant on line in Jackson Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:42PMBY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority’s new water plant is up and running with state-of-the-art technology, greater efficiency and higher output to serve the utility’s customers. The plant went on line in June. read more
Ada board settles with state over sewage spills: Order calls for township to pay fine, make repairs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:06PMThe Ada Township Board has authorized Supervisor George Haga to sign a consent order with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment to correct sewage spill problems the township has had in its sewer line.
No violations: OSHA inspects Streator sewer project Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:51AMThe contractor conducting the sanitary sewer project in Reading Township currently has a clean bill of health from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Kathy Webb, director for OSHA's North Aurora area office, said Monday a Friday inspection yielded
Planning and Preparation Enable Homeowners to Better Protect Home from Disaster Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:53PMRISMEDIA, August 31, 2010—It’s been five years since Hurricane Katrina came roaring into the Gulf Coast, dramatically changing New Orleans and the lives of those who called it home. While there is very little homeowners can do when facing a…
Chester County companies recall Katrina experiences Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:06PMRestoration work after Hurricane Katrina meant more to Weston Solutions than a $100 million dollar contract to build new canal pumping stations in New Orleans.
BG seeking grants for utilites projects Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:10AMBowling Green's Board of Public Utilities wants to seek a pair of grants that will pay up to half of the cost of two projects. One project will complete a 16-inch water main loop around the city that directly connects the city's two largest water towers. The other project would improve the Poe/Mercer sewer pump station that would help increase capacity of the city's wastewater treatment plant ...
Homes’ impact on Sylvan Lake studied Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:03AMSylvan Lake’s water quality will be depleted if a 59-lot residential development goes ahead on the northwest shore, says the president of the Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society.
Lack of rainfall, geology bring water restrictions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:32AMGeology contributes to regular groundwater shortage problems in the Furlong area.
Residents blame Perkasie for dry wells Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:25AMLast month, Robert Schlitz, 75, turned on the tap at his East Rockhill home, and nothing happened.
Broken Redwood Shores sewer pipeline repaired Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:12AMCrews on Friday finished repairing a pipeline in Redwood Shores that ruptured earlier this week, sending raw sewage into streets, residential garages and a lagoon, officials said.
Katrina Anniversary Underscores Importance of Protecting Your Home and Family Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:36PMWASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - August 27, 2010) - It's been five years since Hurricane Katrina came roaring into the Gulf Coast, dramatically changing New Orleans and the lives of those who called it home. While there is very little homeowners can do when facing a natural disaster of that magnitude, the anniversary -- and the current threat from Hurricane Danielle -- is an important reminder that ...
Sewer plant work on schedule Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:25PMRenovations on the wastewater treatment facility are, so to speak, flowing without a hitch.
City may discuss stormwater tax Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:37AMCity officials might consider taxing property owners for stormwater sewer improvements on a sliding scale based on how much stormwater their property contributes to Elmhurst’s system.
Council to consider water, sewer rate hikes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:41AMProposed increases in Petoskey’s water and sewer rates will get consideration from city council members Monday, Aug. 30.
Thanks and Sewer System Transfer Occupy Crossett’s Council Session Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:35AMA public thank you to law enforcement and a request to transfer the ownership of a sewer system to the city were discussed by the Crossett City Council during its meeting on Monday, Aug. 16.
Attempting flood water solutions Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:34AMWhat it is A “trial” effort to alleviate flooding near Havana
Phibbs: It’s a water system to be proud of Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:30PMDESLOGE — When Desloge’s Chief Water OperatorRoger Phibbs talks about the city’s new water system, you wouldthink he’s talking about his first born hitting the winning shotfor his high school basketball team. His eyes light up and the toneof his voice gets a little louder. Desloge’s brand new system ishis baby and his pride in it shows.
Teenager drives away after damaging gas station pump: North Olmsted Police Blotter Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:24AMWitnesses at a local gas station said an Evelyn Drive teen did not wait around for help on Aug. 18 after he accidentally ripped the nozzle from a fuel pump with his car.
Richfield police cars outfitted with GPS units Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:42AMRichfield Police Chief Dale Canter told Richfield Village Council Aug. 17 about the GPS devices installed in Richfield’s police cars by Safety Quest. “They were very easy to work with and it’s a very impressive system,” Canter said. “It puts out a lot of information and it’s easy to track.”
BF, Saxtons River sewer plan advances Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:54AMSAXTONS RIVER -- The villages of Saxtons River and Bellows Falls have agreed to work on a plan that would allow Saxtons River to transfer its waste water to Bellows Falls for processing.
Porter council okays 27 percent sewer rate hike Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:26PMPorter residents will be seeing their bimonthly sanitary sewer bills increase by around 27 percent. But their bills will still be lower than those paid by Chesterton folks.
Oh the Sweet Stank of Success! On the road with Abe Jones Septic Service Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:07PM“A straight flush always beats a full house” reads the business card of Abe Jones Septic Service, owned by Mark and Gayle Johnson for the last 20 years. Employing seven, including Mark’s son Tim and son-in-law Matt Finnestad, this family’s business is all we would rather flush and forget. Mark is actually the third Abe Jones, as explained by Matt: “Abe is fictitious. ...
Sewage spill closes beach Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:46PMCity of Powell River closed part of Westview waterfront to swimming over the weekend because of a sewage spill.
Edgmont Supervisors discuss public sewer project Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:15PMEdgmont Supervisors and members of the Planning Commission met last week in a joint work session to have what may be the final update on public sewers prior to making a decision on the layout.
Hearing today on sewer district Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:11AMA public hearing on a Sewer District Extension for the Holmes Estates at Columbia Springs development will be held today at 6:00 pm in Town Hall. The 112-unit subdivision, located east of Route 9 and west of Chester Avenue, has been in the planning stages for over five years.
Westmoreland-Fayette sewage authority municipalities seek answers Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:55AMAfter months of separate discussions in each of the municipalities the Westmoreland-Fayette Municipal Sewage Authority serves, representatives from the boroughs and townships involved came to the table Monday for answers.
Riverview School District joins in TIF study Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:29AMBy a 5-3 vote, the board Monday approved joining officials from Oakmont and Allegheny County to form a commission to look at whether a Tax Incremental Financing district could hurt the district or not.
Milton's wastewater makeover complete Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:07AMMILTON -- To commemorate the completion of over $700,000 in upgrades, Tidewater Environmental Services recently invited Gov. Jack Markell to tour its local wastewater-treatment facility.
Community members pose questions over proposed sewer system rate hike Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:52AMCLEARLAKE, Calif.
Coke announces plant expansion Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:10AMNORTHAMPTON - The Coca-Cola Co. Monday announced a $33 million expansion project, work that actually has already begin. And that's a minimum of $33 million, said James G. Lane, general manager of Coca-Cola.
Cities consider methane-burning generator plant to treat sewage Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:15AMAUBURN A $16.6 million sewage treatment plant, meant to produce methane that can be burned to make electricity, won't turn a profit for Lewiston-Auburn but it will cut down on costs.
Village taking action on illegal hook-ups Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:34AMBy Mary Drier Staff Writer FAIRGROVE — After a decade of complaining about problems with the sanitary sewer system, the Fairgrove Village Council is doing something about it. Everything is in place for the village to take action ...
Canton mulling 'revenue neutral' millage increase Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:05AMThe Canton City Council will consider approving higher taxes next month, although the mayor already is voicing his opposition. The council voted Thursday night to schedule a public hearing to set...
Water rate increase not expected soon Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:57PMThe Lonoke City Council does not plan to raise water rates anytime soon, but members and Mayor Wayne McGee discussed possible increases during the Aug. 9 council meeting.
City ending grinder pump program Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:25AMCrossville City Council moved forward with plans to end the free grinder pump program that started over ten years ago as the city expanded the sewer system.
Focus on the Okatie Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:57AMFocus on the Okatie By RICHARD BROOKS Jasper County has initiated a stormwater planning program to create an ordinance and best management practices manual. Both efforts are components of a three-year regional project to reduce pollution in the Okatie River that kicked off about a month ago.
Professor says New Deal helped Alabama cities grow Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:50AMWhen Franklin Roosevelt became president, one of the first things he did was establish an "alphabet soup" bureaucracy to help cities and towns across the country recover from the worst economic disaster in U.S. history.
City may borrow to pay sewer cost overrun Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:08AMKINGSTON — A Common Council panel has agreed to recommend borrow $40,000 to pay the cost overruns on an emergency sewer repair project that was completed in July.