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Sewer Defined
A channel or conduit that carries wastewater and storm-water runoff from the source to a treatment plant or receiving stream. "Sanitary" sewers carry household, industrial, and commercial waste. "Storm" sewers carry runoff from rain or snow. "Combined" sewers handle both.
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Clinton Wants Federal Aid For Newtown Creek Tests
Published August 21, 2008, 6:15 pm, Queens Chronicle
Newtown Creek, which runs between Brooklyn and Queens, is the location of one of the biggest oil spills in the world. (photo by Michael O’Kane) Senator Hillary Clinton has now joined other officials requesting federal assistance in cleaning up Newtown Creek, a polluted industrial waterway — home to one of the biggest oil spills in the world.
$1.85M released for work at Hawaii schools
Published August 21, 2008, 4:37 pm, Honolulu Advertiser
Nearly $1.85 million has been released for capital improvement projects at Linapuni Elementary School and Kalihi Waena Elementary School on O'ahu and two planning studies covering schools on O'ahu and statewide.
5 days gone, killer ailment is yet to be diagnosed
Published August 21, 2008, 4:17 pm, The Times of India
For fifth consecutive day, fresh cases of stomach ailment continued to reach the medical camps.
Hydrant Flooding In Grandview
Published August 21, 2008, 3:30 pm, FOX 7 WTVW Evansville
Lisa Lee woke up this morning to find her front yard under water. Not because of heavy rains, but mandatory hydrant flushing--she says it could have been avoided if extra hose had been used to re-route the water into a drain.
Saving money by being careful
Published August 21, 2008, 3:28 pm, Danvers Herald
Because the town of Danvers trains its people to be safe, polite, and cautious, the town’s liability insurance bill was reduced by $34, 377, the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association announced recently.
City eyes ducks and nesting birds
Published August 21, 2008, 1:54 pm, Sonoma Index-Tribune
ARE THERE TOO MANY ducks in the Plaza? David Bolling/Index-Tribune Valley avian aficionado Tom Rusert is concerned about the birds on the Plaza - both the ducks in the pond and the birds that make their nests in the trees on the square.
Plaza pond unlikely host for West Nile
Published August 21, 2008, 1:50 pm, Sonoma Index-Tribune
West Nile virus does not appear to be a relevant worry at the Plaza Duck Pond. Last week Sonoma City Councilmember Ken Brown met with environmental experts to discuss the status of the Plaza duck pond, looking at both the health of the birds and the cleanliness of the water.
'Incalculable loss' - US Rep. Tubbs Jones mourned
Published August 21, 2008, 1:47 pm, The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Tributes from political allies and even one-time enemies came pouring in for Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a trailblazer whose energy and outspokenness made her one of Congress' most dynamic leaders. Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress, died Wednesday evening after suffering a brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She was 58. "She poured her ...
'Incalculable loss' - US Rep. Tubbs Jones mourned
Published August 21, 2008, 1:38 pm, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
By M.R. KROPKO Tributes from political allies and even one-time enemies came pouring in for Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a trailblazer whose energy and outspokenness made her one of Congress' most dynamic leaders. Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress, died Wednesday evening after suffering a brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She was 58. ...
Mich. raw sewage releases down 30 percent in 2007
Published August 21, 2008, 1:23 pm, Eaton Rapids Community News
MUSKEGON - The state's municipal sewer systems released 26 billion gallons of raw or partially treated sewage into surface waters during 2007, down 30 percent from the 37 billion gallons released the previous year, according to a report released by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
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- WikiAnswers - Why would your house smell like sewer whenever you run the washer or dishwasher
- Sewer Debt Questions For JeffCo Nov. 4 Ballot (PDF)
- Sewer Pipe Couplings, Fittings, Adapters, Saddles: California (CA) based joints and couplings manufacturing company, Your one stop source for Sewer Pipe Couplings, Sewer Fittings, Sewer Adapters, Sewer Saddles, Sewer Couplings
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