Do you have an old waterline part that is no longer in service? Make a sculpture! Possible uses for a sculpture: Educate people about your waterlines Thank a waterline funder (add plaque) Ask people to compute their water consumption based … Continue reading
Category Archives: Utilities
“Sewer agencies in the Washington area and across the country say the rapidly growing use of pre-moistened “personal” wipes — used most often by potty-training toddlers and people seeking what’s advertised as a more “thorough” cleaning than toilet paper — … Continue reading
The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) through its State Rural Water affiliates is the nation’s largest water and wastewater utility membership association with over 31,000 members. RWA has: Education (webinars, whitepapers, conferences) Technical expertise Local resources. Clickable map of NRWA … Continue reading
“Pipes are simply special channels to convey a fluid, usually underground. At camp, that can be storm water, potable water, wastewater, or even propane. Almost without exception, pipes are intended to keep the fluid inside the pipe separate from the … Continue reading
Saving energy and water doesn’t require a massive remodel. 5 ways to start: minimize waste, easy steps to saving, savings in the kitchen better insulation and windows, and HVAC options. “Easy Steps to Energy Efficiency: Saving Money on Your Facilities … Continue reading
Do you have an inventory of your air conditioners? Do you know when they were purchased? Do you have a schedule to show you when they need to be replaced? The life expectancy of commercial HVAC systems is about 15 … Continue reading
Producing electricity with photovoltaics (PV) emits no pollution, produces no greenhouse gases, and uses no finite fossil fuel resources. The environmental benefits of PV are great. But just as we say that it takes money to make money, it also … Continue reading
The people inside your building play a critical role in how energy is used. After all, plug loads typically account for 30 percent of a building’s energy use. Their actions also impact how your systems run, especially if they do … Continue reading
(Fill in the blank) By increasing indoor temperature from 70ºF to 74ºF when air conditioning is working, there is an approximate energy savings of __%. a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20 This is a sample test question from … Continue reading
When was your drinking water infrastructure installed? Many outdoor properties are over 60 years old, and often times, their drinking water distribution system is the original one. If yours is an old infrastructure, here are some questions you might have … Continue reading
Fiske’s article describes eight ways to save money: keeping equipment clean, having regular maintenance, using reputable repair services, cooking efficiently, having complete loads in the dishwasher, turning off unused equipment, using energy efficient equipment, and regularly replacing equipment. There are … Continue reading
“…Maintain your pools, plumbing systems, drinking water systems, and hot tubs properly. Because high water temperatures make it hard to maintain the disinfectant levels needed to kill germs like Legionella, make sure that your pools, hot tubs, plumbing systems, decorative … Continue reading
American Water is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote the fifth annual Fix a Leak Week, which runs from March 18-24. The national awareness campaign, part of the EPA’s WaterSense program, is designed to raise awareness … Continue reading
(December 20, 2012). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the rule for pathogens in drinking water, including setting a limit for the bacteria E. coli to better protect public health. PUBLIC water systems and the state and local … Continue reading
(November 15, 2012). Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new program “SepticSmart,” to promote proper septic system care and maintenance. SepticSmart also provides industry practitioners, local governments and community organizations with tools and materials to educate their … Continue reading