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We need all possible sources of energy to replace our dependence on declining fossils fuels

We have heard a lot from politicians over the last month about the economy, immigration, defence and tax. However there has been very little discussion about how we are going to deal with one of the biggest issues facing this country over the next decade. Where is our energy going to come from? With plentiful supplies of coal in the first half of the 20th century and gas and oil from the North Sea since the 1980s, the UK has until recent times been a net exporter of energy. As a nation we have become accustomed to knowing that all our energy supplies are under our feet or under the sea just off the coast. Many European countries such as France and Denmark have not had the luxury of a surplus of readily available energy and have invested ... [more]

Climate Change and Sustainability in the water industry

An event organised by the Institute of Water will bring together professionals from across the industry to discuss key issues and possible solutions. The forum, which takes place in Cardiff on 8 July, will consider Climate Change and Sustainability in the water industry will look at issues from the ‘waste’ side of the business. Speakers will include Jeremy Jones, Sustainable Drainage Advisor for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water; Mary Dhonau, Chief Executive of the National Flooding Forum; Alison Warman from the Consumer Council for Water and representatives from Imtech, Black and Veatch, MWH and the Environment Agency. “Climate change has already impacted on the UK water industry, with increased incidences of flooding posing a challenge to ... [more]

 

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Water service will be interrupted on Booze Mountain Road on Aug. 3
Water service to Floyd County Water customers on Booze Mountain Road from Donahoo Drive to Reeceburg Road will be interrupted and Booze Mountain Road will be reduced to one lane at the location on...

Water service restored in Pike
PIKEVILLE — Water service has been restored to all customers of the Mountain Water District,

Reclaimed Water Service to Beach and Island Estates Restored
CLEARWATER - Reclaimed water service has been restored to Clearwater Beach and Island Estates. On Thursday, July 22, the reclaimed water line was pressure-tested and flushed to ensure that debris and air was expelled from the system, and the line is fully operational once again.

Water Service Restored In Pike County
Pike County officials say water service has been restored to all customers of the Mountain Water District. Customers in three areas, Harless Creek, Layne Branch of Kimper and Motley Fork, were asked to continue boiling water before drinking it. Deadly floods on July 17 caused widespread damage to the 17,000 customer system.

California Water Service Group Board of Directors Declares 262nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - 07/28/10) - California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT - News ) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the company's 262nd consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.2975 per common share. It will be payable on August 20, 2010, to stockholders of record on August 9, 2010. California Water Service Group is the parent company of California Water ...

California Water Service Group Announces Results for the 2nd Quarter of 2010
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - California Water Service Group ( NYSE : CWT ) today announced net income of $10.4 million and earnings per common share (EPS) of $0.50 for the second quarter of 2010, compared to net income of $12.1 million and EPS of $0.58 for the second quarter of 2009.

Water outage along Southern Parkway
Water service will be shut off until about noon along Southern Parkway from Hawkins Road to Hillwood Drive, according to a Clarksville Gas and Water news release.

Water service returned to state park
Water service had been restored to a state park after last week's flooding.

UPDATE: Water service restored in New Carlisle; 'Boil Water' order in effect
NEW CARLISLE – Water service was restored to customers in the Town of New Carlisle as of 10 a.m. Tuesday. Now customers are under a 'boil water' order.

Lexdale water service interrupted
MANSFIELD -- Water service will be interrupted starting at 8 a.m. today for customers on Lexdale Lane from Lexbrook to South Trimble Road to allow for repair of a water main. Service will be restored by the end of the work day.

 







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