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Did you know a core tenet of the County's Land Development Code involves identifying where streets🛣️, utilities🔌 and other services are needed for new land developments? Richland County Utilities provides quality water🚰 and sanitary sewer🚮 access to residents and new developments, while operating and maintaining two wastewater treatment facilities and three community water systems. Have questions about setting up new County water or sanitary sewer services🙋🏻? Visit tinyurl.com/54bmaw64 to learn more. #Utilities #LandDevelopmentCode #RichlandCountySC #RCU

💧 💧 💧 Old pipes cause Texas cities to lose tens of billions of gallons of water each year— Texas’ most populous cities lost roughly 88 billion gallons of water last year because of aging water infrastructure and extreme heat, costing them millions of dollars and straining the state’s water supply, according to self-reported water loss audits. The documents show that bigger municipalities are not immune to water issues often seen in smaller, less-resourced communities around the state. All but one big city saw increased water loss from last year's audits. Read more below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/gtKBMUJK

📢 Important Updates on Water Billing System! 📢 In January 2023, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) directed the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewerage Division (WSD) to enhance billing for customers, transitioning to a tiered billing system based on usage tiers. The WSD conducted a survey resulting in most customers opting for the tiered system. Below are important updates on this initiative: 📅 May 7: Join WSD's work session with BOCC to discuss recommendations for a new system. 📝 Submit questions/comments in advance to wsbilling@calvertcountymd.gov. 📅 May 16: Attend the fiscal year 2025 commissioners’ recommended operating and capital improvement budget public hearing to provide input on WSD's proposed tiered billing system. Citizen engagement is crucial as we move forward with these important decisions. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/XByR50RwrxI.

You may have read this article, but it's worth reading again. Housing is infrastructure - it is a necessary part of a thriving community, just like roads, water, sewer systems, and communication networks are. When people like Tina live in uncertainty about whether they’ll have a place to live, it takes away from their ability to be productive members of our community. https://lnkd.in/gm7eRJhb . . . #housingaffordability #affordablehousing #housingdevelopment #housingcrisis #housingsolutions #housingforbellingham #bellinghamwa #whatcomcounty

Critical for Growth — Power and Water!  Why would a company choose to start a new business or grow an existing one in Beaufort County? For several reasons: low operation costs, a business-friendly environment, access to domestic and international markets, a highly skilled workforce and a solid power and water infrastructure. Two members of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation board represent the two major entities that make the county ready for investment: Ashley Feaster, Community Affairs and Economic Development Manager with the Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Verna Arnette, General Manager of the Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority.   We recently talked with Ashley and Verna about the importance of having a reliable power and water supply, which are fundamental for the operation of business and industry. Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ef6zrcFY 

The House of Representatives just passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, and Riverkeeper was a key voice in helping secure over $300M for New York's water and sewer infrastructure, including: $100M for the Mohawk watershed $100M for Brooklyn $60M for Manhattan $25M for Newtown Creek, Millions for Ulster, Orange, and Dutchess counties, as well as Sleepy Hollow These funds will tackle aging sewer systems, drinking water infrastructure, invasive species, and flood reduction. Learn more about the win here: https://ow.ly/jq3Y50ST1mL Help urge Senate leaders to preserve these authorizations and secure President Biden's approval to ensure critical water projects in NY get the funding they need: https://ow.ly/vzBY50ST1mK #WRDA2024 #WaterInfrastructure #CleanWaterNY #SaveOurRivers #ProtectOurWaters

Emergency Response in Action! 🚨 We've mobilized our team for an immediate off-road sewer cleaning operation. Clients rely on Vision NC for prompt, reliable services - day or night. In the face of an unexpected off-road sewer emergency, our team understands the critical nature of these emergencies and is fully dedicated to resolving the issue with speed and efficiency. 📞 24/7 Emergency Hotline: An emergency doesn't wait, and neither do we. Our hotline is available around the clock because your safety can't be put on hold. If you're facing a utility emergency, call us immediately at 919-748-3760 🌟 Why Trust Vision NC? Proven fast response times. A dedicated team of experts versed in emergency protocol. A commitment to safety, community, and the environment. 🤝 Our Pledge to You: Each incident reminds us of our responsibility to the communities we serve. At Vision, every emergency is treated with the urgency and attention it demands. You can count on us to be there when you need it most. For non-emergencies, follow us for updates on our latest projects, community initiatives, and the impact we're making. #QuickResponse #CommunitySupport #EnvironmentalSafety

Complete a brief survey to help us understand how you perceive current and future growth within the county. Your feedback will help us identify the public's priorities and preferences for future development. Take the survey today at bit.ly/OJRSASewerStudy!

Water and #wastewater infrastructure affects everyone. Many municipalities choose to defer the rehabilitation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure to ease their budgets, but this decision can lead to costly and unsafe consequences. Delaying necessary maintenance impacts the lives of GTA residents who rely on safe drinking water and proper sewer treatments. #WastewaterInfrastructure #Municipality Learn more about our legislative priorities to solve the chronic underfunding of water and wastewater infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/eCt55VYz

Top 3 things I learned working in Local Government now on my Substack. 1. It’s the closest to the people. 2. “We are the content experts; community members are the context experts.” 3. The sewer allocation is real. https://lnkd.in/etU62NV3