D.C. may soon lift water advisory as work continues after Potomac sewage spill

Authorities have advised against recreational activities on the river as D.C. Water investigates what caused a pipe to break, spewing millions of gallons of sewage.

Drane Ranger Offers Septic Tank Cleaning Services to Commercial and Industrial Properties in Pearland, TX

Drane Ranger provides septic tank cleaning, pumping, and system inspections for commercial and industrial properties in ...

Feds grant aid to DC as crews make progress on fix of Potomac sewage spill pipe

DC Water crews reached the damaged section of the collapsed pipe dumping wastewater into the Potomac River on Thursday, marking progress in the repair. The Trump administration is also now ...

Scientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill

Drinking water around the District of Columbia hasn't been contaminated. But scientists say the environmental damage could be ...

Bowser declares public emergency, requests federal support in Potomac sewage leak

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is asking the federal government for emergency help after a major break in the Potomac Interceptor sewer line that dumped millions of gallons of untreated wastewater into the ...

Massive sewage spill into Potomac River: What’s in the water, what are the risks rise as ice melts?

Questions are being raised about whether D.C. is downplaying the health risks and ongoing environmental damage caused by a ...

Opposition raised to change in Flathead County septic tank regulations

Proposed changes to Flathead County's regulations for on-site sewage treatment systems would allow for gravity septic systems, which the county has not permitted since 2004. Environmental ...

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says he will bring 'catastrophic' sewage failure to PM's attention

Meanwhile, Wellington Water said screened wastewater was now discharging to the long outfall pipe again.
CNET

Did You Know That a Heat Pump Can Be More Than 100% Efficient? Yes, Really

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...
WESH

'Please don’t forget that we’re here': Crews work to pump floodwaters from Titusville neighborhood

IN THE NEXT 15 MINUTES. WE’LL SEE YOU THEN. MARQUISE. RIGHT NOW, CITY AND COUNTY CREWS ARE SLOWLY PUMPING WATER OUT OF TITUSVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS, WHERE SOME PEOPLE HAVE NOW BEEN TRAPPED FOR DAYS. WESH ...
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Do Heat Pumps Work When It Gets Really Cold?

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...
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How Much Does Septic Tank Repair Cost?

Septic systems quietly handle waste for millions of homes without access to municipal sewer lines. When something goes wrong, the disruption is immediate and the repair bill can be significant.