There was a good article in a recent edition of Building Operation Management entitled, "Water the Landscape: A Big Opportunity for Cost Savings." While homeowners are interested in saving on their …
Loudoun County is an affluent suburb Northwest of Washington, D.C. K Hovnanian Homes is building a dozen homes in the Woodmar Farms subdivision. The subdivision which is not connected to the …
Lake Wildwood in western Nevada County, California is 60 miles northeast of Sacramento with 2,915 sewer connections. Following construction of a new, 95 foot diameter 835,000 gallon wastewater …
Annie Louise Wilkerson was the first female ob/gyn in Raleigh, North Carolina and delivered more than 8,000 babies during her 53-year career in which she was known as a pioneer for her achievements …
Phase 3 Green SRF Wastewater Project built on the success of two earlier projects located in the Left Fork Watershed of the Mud River, a low income, rural area in Lincoln County, W.V. The original …
The pros of greywater recycling are consistent with the pros of any water recycling (rainwater, yellow water, black water): A growing population — expected 420 million by mid-2050 A limited …
This is the report we just received from one of our distributors providing an invaluable testimonial for the quality and durability of the product; however, it's not what we recommend. We do …
If you have a: Residential or light commercial development requiring a wastewater treatment system. A site subject to intermittent use. An existing site needing repairs or upgrade. Concern about the …
System failure or malfunction, with the exception of the problems associated with age, can almost always be attributed to deviating from following best practices for installation, operation and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …