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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

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in 2010 and in Chicago in 2008. in 2010 and in Chicago in 2008. Bill) Hoffman & Associates LLC, Austin, Texas, addressed the water-energy nexus in buildings. 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. Advertisement. ); //.

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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.”. Only Springfield reaches a greater population in a 500-mile radius because of a closer proximity to the Chicago market. The Joplin region already is strong in the food processing sector.