(May 16, 2009, The Chicago Daily Herald)
Q. I have been renting a duplex unit for more than three years. A week ago, my landlord told me the water bills have been getting very high and that she was thinking about charging me for water. My lease states that I am not responsible for water unless [...]
(Jan. 20, 2009, Macon)
Many people are applauding the state’s new water conservation plan, now up for public comment, although some critics say it isn’t specific enough and is likely to suffer from lack of funding.
Water planning gained new urgency — and political legs — in the wake of a historic drought that has hit north [...]
(Jan. 11, 2009, The Hickory Record)
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows a small area in the upper basin in abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions.
The long-term trends for groundwater levels continue to show gradual improvement, even though they remain below normal for this time of year.
The six-month average of area stream flows improves to slightly [...]
(Jan. 10, 2009, Star-Telegram)
As North Texas continues to grow and develop, water conservation becomes a crucial issue. In businesses, water conservation practices include low-flush toilets and automatic faucets. In homes, there are low-flush toilets and water-efficient dish and clothes washers and shower heads. Landscapes are the other big water user. A landscape can use 35 [...]
