↓
 

The Municipal

The Premier Product & Equipment Magazine for America's Municipalities

  • Home
  • View Issues
  • Products/Resources
    • Cooperative Purchasing
    • Facility Management
    • Fleet
    • Public Safety
    • Public Works
    • Street & Highway
    • Waste & Recycling
  • Featured Articles
    • Front Cover Articles
    • The Municipal Top 10
    • On the Road Again
    • What’s in a Name
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Sign-Up
  • Video Marketplace
  • Trade Show Schedule
Home→Tags water & energy 1 2 3 … 6 7 >>

Tag Archives: water & energy

Post navigation

← Older posts

Water tower mural a ‘welcome mat’ for Indiana city

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2025 by Jennifer BartonMarch 28, 2025
Cameron Moberg and assistant Ryan Preston are pictured together. (Photo provided by Cameron Moberg)

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal, water & energy

Partnership aims increase Portsmouth’s resiliency from sea level, groundwater rise

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonJanuary 23, 2025
Coastal U.S. cities are taking notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the Portsmouth, N.H., Department of Public Works has partnered on an innovative groundwater monitoring project. (Shutterstock.com)

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

Raleigh rainwater program revives public interest in stormwater management

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2025 by Janet PattersonDecember 27, 2024
Two 3,000-gallon cisterns capture roof runoff that will provide additional moisture to the Interfaith Food Shuttle Community Garden in southeast Raleigh. (Photo provided by Raleigh, N.C.)

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, water & energy

Wisconsin installs first park solar canopy

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 21, 2024
The solar canopy at Groholski Park is the first in a municipal park in the state of Wisconsin. (Photo provided by Stevens Point, Wis.)

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, water & energy

Clamping down on leakage in flat terrain, saves water and power consumption

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2024 by The MunicipalOctober 8, 2024
EchoWave® acoustic leak detection allows for on-site readings. (Photo provided)

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged October 2024, The Municipal, water & energy

City utility programs aid those in need

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jennifer BartonOctober 8, 2024
Fort Smith conducts water rate studies every five years in accordance with Arkansas state law. Since 2021, the city has increased rates following repairs being needed in its sewer system. (Photo provided by Fort Smith, Ark.)

Inflation numbers impact everything Americans pay for, from groceries to luxuries and even utility services. While bills for things such as water and sewer might not cost as much as other necessities, every dollar saved can make a difference for … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, water & energy

Water pipeline is win-win for Cape Coral, Fort Myers

The Municipal Posted on September 29, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxSeptember 4, 2024
The bridges of Ft Myers and Cape Coral, Florida, crossing the beautiful Caloosahatchee river.

The Caloosahatchee Connect project is complete: The cities of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Fla., have created a pipeline across the Caloosahatchee River with the intent to transfer water from Fort Myers to Cape Coral. How did they begin? Melissa … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged September 2024, The Municipal, water & energy

Memphis Aquifer is the foundation of the city’s water strategy

The Municipal Posted on August 30, 2024 by Janet PattersonAugust 30, 2024

Memphis, Tenn., bears the nickname the “Home of the Blues.” And, while the history of the blues may date back to the early 20th century, the water that comes from the aquifers beneath the second largest city in Tennessee is … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged August 2024, memphis, The Municipal, water & energy

Suspended ion exchange pilot program reduces Tampa’s total organic carbon in water

The Municipal Posted on June 12, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 12, 2024
water

Following a discussion regarding the master planning process for the Tampa, Fla., drinking water facility, a city consultant suggested the possibility of piloting a suspended ion exchange system. One goal of the discussion was to find options for reducing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged june 2024, The Municipal, water, water & energy

Flagstaff, Arizona, recognized for water conservation efforts

The Municipal Posted on June 6, 2024 by Denise FedorowJune 6, 2024
flagstaff

In some parts of the United States, water is often treated as an infinite resource, but in the southwest, the truth is different. Conserving that natural resource to ensure the faucets keep flowing is more of a priority there and … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged Flagstaff, june 2024, The Municipal, water & energy

Lincoln, Nebraska, provides incentive to encourage energy-efficient choices

The Municipal Posted on June 4, 2024 by Janet PattersonJune 4, 2024
energy

More than 170 households in Lincoln, Neb., expect to save on their heating and cooling costs thanks to the city’s heat pump incentive program, which launched in January. Funded by a pilot incentive in the 2022-24 biennial budget, the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged energy, june 2024, The Municipal, water & energy

Post navigation

← Older posts

Our Sponsors

Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

Proud Members of:

↑