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Water on the Brain

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The last time we visited this subject in the BF Blog, New York’s governor was mulling a decision of critical importance to the sustainability of the NYCWS. This all changed when Michael Bloomberg became mayor in 2002. Mayor Bloomberg immediately made completion of Tunnel No. Mayor Bloomberg spent more on Tunnel No.

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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

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In Chicago, water rates are expected to double over the next five years; in many locales water and sewer rates collide with energy conservation, such as with water-cooled ice machines or air conditioning. A cooling tower might save 3 cents to 5 cents per ton-hour over an air-cooled system, but the water and sewer costs may be 6 cents.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. In December 2002, the former U.S. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link. Railroad Spurs.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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All preliminary work such as extending utilities, rail, water and sewer is complete at both sites which are “ready to go and ready to market.”. In this past year, the Vineland plant implemented parent company General Mills’ program to improve the environmental sustainability of its operations by 2015.