The city of Chino Hills, in southern California, factors water into every decision. Whether it’s managing growth or landscaping parks, the ethos is conservation first. The city actively partners with its drinking water wholesaler to entice its 82,000 residents to … Continue reading →
Lexington, Ky., created a sustainability plan in 2012 and recently updated it with the city’s new sustainability program. At a conference, working with Solarize programs was mentioned, and it was thought to be a good fit as part of the … Continue reading →
The city of Woodbury, Minn., is taking decisive action to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its drinking water through an innovative water treatment project. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are commonly found in various household and industrial products. … Continue reading →
Located along a portion of the Potomac River known as the Paw Paw Bends, the town of Paw Paw, W. Va., may be a small community of 410, but it is accomplishing big things with several new projects that range … Continue reading →
In 2023, San Antonio, Texas’s, city council approved the $30 million solar project for 42 sites, reportedly the largest municipal on-site solar project with a completion date of fall 2026. The Municipal checked in to see how the project was … Continue reading →
While there was no particular occurrence that made the city of Folsom, Calif., begin to consider alternative drinking water supplies, its complete reliance on Folsom Reservoir encouraged consideration of other sources for the future. The Folsom Water Vision plan will … Continue reading →
Marketing comes in many shapes and sizes. In Rensselaer, Ind., it now takes the form of a 135-foot water tower rising above I-65. “We have been working with the Jasper County Commissioners to extend water and sewer to the west … Continue reading →
Rising ocean levels and stronger storm patterns have caused coastal cities to take notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the city of Portsmouth, N.H.’s, Department of Public Works has partnered with HydroPredictions, the New … Continue reading →
The rainwater rewards program in Raleigh, N.C., took a moment to catch on but is now embraced in a big way. “The program is the result of a lot of forward thinking on the part of the people of Raleigh, … Continue reading →
Stevens Point, Wis., has won a number of accolades for its charm and amenities. In 2023, The Crazy Tourist Magazine named it one of the 15 best places to live in Wisconsin. It has been called a Top 10 Dream … Continue reading →
Submitted by Echologics. Ongoing leaks can waste a lot of energy, resources and money, especially on flat terrain where municipal pumping is required to keep the system pressurized and where water is purchased from a local municipal purveyor at retail … Continue reading →
