In Beyond the Yuck Factor, North Carolina State University soil scientists investigate ways to safely treat wastewater for reuse. They work to show that small-scale wastewater reuse can be a way to …
There is growing recognition of the benefits of decentralized water reuse solutions where water is captured, treated and reused locally. Historic concerns about the cost and operational effectiveness …
Five ways to conserve water: Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they're completely full and you could save 1,000 gallons of potable water each month. Use the garbage disposal sparingly …
According to a study of water use in the U.S., the average water user saw rates rise 5.5% in 2011 versus 2010. However, in several cities, water and sewer rate increases were considerably higher …
Ways to keep a building site clean while constructing or remodeling a home: Have a plan of where all construction materials will be stored during the building process Have a designated refuse and …
A properly installed onsite wastewater treatment system will give you years of service; however, like anything else it must be properly maintained. The following is a list of things you need to avoid …
Have your septic tank and other wastewater treatment system components inspected at least once a year. Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that must be treated and dispersed. Repair …
Green holiday gifts: Sustainable insulation for your home — warm in the winter, cool in the summer, save on energy bills year round. Low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets to save on potable …
Rainwater harvesting is not a new concept. There is archaeological evidence that rainwater harvesting dates as far back as 6,000 years ago in China. Today, there are improvements in technology to …
A three-bedroom home on a small lot in Juneau, Alaska had a failed drainfield and limited space for a replacement solution. No room was available for a conventional drainfield. Direct discharge of …
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund is a way for communities that are part of a large municipal wastewater treatment system needing repair to begin a more environmentally-friendly solution to …
The sixth hole on Eagle Pointe Golf Resort's golf course in Bloomington, Indiana has a wastewater pumping station in the rough to the right of the fairway. For more than 30 years, golfers and …
Do you have a foul odor in your neighborhood? It could be coming from your sewage system. And if so, Anua has a cost-effective solution. Controlling the odors, corrosion and potential dangers …
I wanted to follow up on the NPR story of "Why Cleaned Wastewater Stays Dirty in Our Minds" and the public thinking that "directly reusing former sewage water was just plain gross." As I approach my …