Many areas of North America have been plagued by severe drought in recent years. On the west coast, areas such as California are facing the worst drought they’ve ever experienced. Water conservation is important for every community, regardless of whether or not you...
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Climate Impacts On Water: Going To Extremes
by Carolyn Berndt Extreme weather events, extreme drought and extreme flooding are among the impacts that climate change is and will have on water quality and availability in cities. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Report, 30 percent of the contiguous...
Service Line Warranties of America participates in the City of San Diego Earth Day Event
On April 24, Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) participated in San Diego, California's annual Earth Day event in Civic Center Plaza promoting sustainability, alternative transportation and green living programs and services to employees that are offered by the...
Keyser Officials Endorse Homeowner Insurance For Utility Lines
Keyser officials endorse homeowner insurance for utility lines By Richard Kerns rkerns@newstribune.info Tribune Staff Writer KEYSER – The Keyser City Council has endorsed a partnership with an insurance company that will offer residents repair-coverage of water and...
Edgewood Entering Into Sewer Line Repair Program
Edgewood entering into sewer line repair program Written by Cindy Schroeder Apr. 19, 2011 EDGEWOOD - City leaders say Edgewood will soon become one of the first cities in the area to get insurance protection for broken or malfunctioning sewer lines through the...
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How Much Is An Aging System Costing Your Water Utility?
You may think you’re saving money by delaying capital improvements and approaching repairs on a reactive, instead of proactive, basis. After all, addressing aging infrastructure is a pricey proposition. But so is losing thousands, or possibly millions, of gallons of...
Encourage Water Conservation with These Four Tools
Water seems ubiquitous – we turn on the tap, and it’s there. However, less than two percent of water on the planet is freshwater, and only 1 percent is available as drinking water – the rest is frozen. The United Nations predicts that two-thirds of the world...
Vulnerable Populations Important for Fair Housing Policy
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, Christie Myers, Managing Director of Opportunity Dallas, addresses the importance of fair housing policy and practice to vulnerable populations. “Fair housing practices help people understand what it means to be a welcoming and...