Castle Rock increases water rates
Castle Rock water users will see an increase in their 2023 rates as the town invests in a number of water infrastructure projects and efforts to build renewable resources. The Castle Rock Town Council unanimously approved an average of a 4% increase, as well as increased fees for developers, on Oct. 4. The rate changes […]
Cellforce finalizes production process for electrode coating
The Cellforce Group, the joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, says it has successfully set up the series production process for coating its electrodes over the past twelve months. In the process, Cellforce has relied on close cooperation with the machinery and plant manufacturer Dürr. According to Cellforce, the battery joint venture will in future […]
Reflections from Mars could be caused by something stranger than water, scientists say
Scientists have found that reflections from Mars’ south pole may not be the sign of liquid water that they were expecting. While there is water in many locations on Mars – including the poles – significantly bright reflections were detected under a 1.4-kilometer-thick formation of relatively pure water ice by the European Space Agency’s Mars […]
Braintree, Holbrook, Randolph water treatment plant project to start
BRAINTREE – After two decades of debate and planning, construction of a new regional water treatment plant is expected to begin next month. Higher-than-expected bid prices have pushed the total cost of the 12.5-million-gallon-per-day treatment plant to nearly $112 million, which includes a contingency reserve and the cost of oversight of the project. The cost had been […]
Community Center passes preliminary micro testing | Local News
A forensic hygienist has issued a preliminary report that determined there is no elevated concentration of microbial contamination related to the air quality of the Fountain Hills Community Center. At the Sept. 20 Town Council meeting, a report was presented by Gene Buick with the firm of Allana Buick and Bers regarding its evaluation, findings, […]
City of Fort Myers aims to restore water & pressure by next week
FORT MYERS, Fla. — While many in the city of Fort Myers are beginning to see water turn on, pressure is still low and there are neighborhoods without running water. “There’s still some people in the city who are still waiting for their water,” said Fort Myers PIO Liz Bello-Matthews. The city is making huge […]
Marin Readies For Green Home Showcase Event
MARIN COUNTY, CA — Marin later this month plans to showcase the county’s sustainable housing. County officials on Wednesday announced a virtual event promoting sustainable development that will include an eight-minute video with tours of 10 homes. The event will feature short presentations from experts and links to relevant businesses and other useful resources. The […]
CWD Celebrates Employees during California’s Water Professionals Appreciation Week
Carmichael, CA (MPG) | By Chris Nelson, CWD PIO Share this pic with friends! Essential. Reliable. Invaluable. Water—it’s the thread that weaves together our daily lives. Courtesy photo CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) – As part of California’s sixth annual Water Professionals Appreciation Week, Carmichael Water District (CWD) is proud to take a moment and highlight the essential role […]
Consumer Reports’ top ways to cut down on water usage
Through drinking water, showering and washing clothes, there are a variety of ways you can save money on your water bill. Reporter: Keely ArthurPhotographer: Richard AdkinsProducer: Pritchard StrongWeb Editor: Ryan BisesiPosted 8:35 p.m. Today — Updated 8:35 p.m. Today NEWS COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> FROM COAST TO COAST WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE […]
‘Restore Passive House’ Is Designed for Marshall Fire Victims
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The 2021 Marshall Fire destroyed almost every house in the Sagamore subdivision in Boulder County, Colorado. It was the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history in terms of property loss. These were not lavish houses—designer Andrew Michler described them as “solid middle class.” Michler is a Passive House designer whose own Colorado house has been […]