Water

Consumed by their passion for rare Chinese teas

2012-01-12 00:00:00

<![CDATA[Consumed by their passion for rare Chinese teas]]>

Report backs greater use of recycled wastewater

2012-01-11 00:00:00

<![CDATA[Report backs greater use of recycled wastewater]]>

Staying in (and out of) hot water

2012-01-09 00:00:00

Crack of dawn, chilly tile floor, staring at yourself in the bathroom mirror, and you're waiting, wondering when the water will get hot. If the fixture is directly over the heater it's a short delay. In a bathroom at the other end of the house you may...

High arsenic levels found in water seeping from Washington County's Old City/County Landfill

2012-01-07 13:12:00

Testing of discolored water seeping from the ground in the area of Washington County’s Old City/County Landfill into Conococheague Creek revealed an arsenic level almost double that of the Environmental Protection Agency’s standard for...

Washington County could get $46.4 million for capital projects in 2013

2012-01-18 16:08:00

Washington County projects would get at least $46.4 million in fiscal 2013 under a proposed $3.6 billion state capital budget. At the top of the Washington County list is $9.2 million for improvements to the R.C. Willson Water Plant. The Winebrenner...

Teacher pension cost shifts would cost Washington County $2.5 million

2012-01-18 18:17:00

Gov. Martin O'Malley's plan to shift teacher pension costs to local jurisdictions is expected to cost Washington County about $2.5 million, according to budget figures released Wednesday. O'Malley said the state is offering other "fiscal relief" measures...

Tip of the Mitt Watershed: Storm water lessons learned

2012-01-27 06:13:00

Northern Michigan has a dirty secret that pollutes our lakes, streams and rivers. Storm water runoff — particularly in city settings — is a major ecological problem in this environmentally pristine and by-and-large rural region. About 10...

Mailbag: Is anyone tracking the rise in sea levels?

2012-01-26 16:09:17

Recent reporting and comments about global warming do not include information on the increase in the ocean's sea level, or what properties in Laguna Beach have been threatened or damaged by the rising sea level. In February 2007, the City Council adopted...

Natural Perspectives: Winter snows crucial to our water supply

2012-02-01 15:54:06

Thursday is Groundhog Day. According to legend, if a groundhog comes out of hibernation and sees its shadow on this day, we will have six more weeks of winter. We sure could use more winter. Since California, like most of the United States, hasn't had...

Keeping the Great Lakes great

2012-02-01 00:00:00

South Florida utilities given until February to commit to $1 billion reservoir

2012-01-31 15:15:32

Heat, hot water return to Lincoln Park high-rise

2012-01-31 00:00:00

Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. (LBG), a professional groundwater and environmental engineering services firm, has named Paul Jobmann a Senior Associate. A Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) and registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Connecticut, Mr.

2012-01-31 00:00:00