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Cleveland’s sewer authority to pay developers for green solutions to stormwater runoff

BD+C

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District that serves the Cleveland area will allocate $650,000 of state funds for a grant program to pay private developers to use green elements for managing increased stormwater runoff from a road project. read more.

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7 Benefits Of Wastewater Treatment

Construction Marketing

Metal contaminants, like lead, stay on the road surface and aren’t washed off by rainwater. Oil and gas wastewaters are usually permitted to spread on roads for dust suppression or deicing purposes. This wastewater can spread on roads, possibly causing biological toxicity, including humans. 3) Improve Efficiency.

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As Rescue Act Aid Starts to Move, Roads, Water, Sewers May Benefit

ENR Construction

Water, sewer, broadband and—industry officials say—road projects are eligible.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Civic services such as water supply, drainage sewers, electric lines, telephone lines, etc. Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc. Soil at site should not be of made up type as far as possible.

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5-Year, $3.7-Billion Chicago Capital Projects Plan Clears Finance Committee, Headed for Council Vote

ENR Construction

The city of Chicago's new five-year capital plan calls for road, sewer and Lake Michigan and Chicago river work, but requires $1.4 billion in new borrowing for the first two years alone.

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What Is Sewerage | What Is Storm Drain | Household Drain Systems | House Drainage Parts And Components | Types of Sewer Pipes | Sanitary Pipework |

CivilJungle

A storm drain, storm sewer, surface water drain/sewer or storm-water drain is an infrastructure designed to empty excess rain and well water from acidulated surfaces like made-up streets, car parks, parking tons, footpaths, sidewalks, and roofs. What Is Difference Between Sanitary and Storm Sewers? Types of Sewer Pipes.

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Conexpo "Quality of Life" Campaign Still Seeking Stories

Construction Equipment

The campaign, in which contractors share their stories, is raising greater awareness of the accomplishments of the construction industry among all those who benefit from its work: vital improvements such as well-maintained and safe roads and bridges, upgraded and fully functioning clean-water and sewer capabilities, and improved facilities for recreation, (..)

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