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August 2011

EPA Administrator Jackson travels to Lititz, Pa., visits with farmers and local leaders

Posted Thu, 2011/08/04 - 12:18pm by RCAP

Administrator Jackson highlights conservation efforts

WASHINGTON (EPA) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson traveled to Lititz, Pa., August 3 where she toured a local dairy farm and held a roundtable discussion with local farmers and leaders. She was joined by Pennsylvania State Senator Mike Brubaker and EPA Regional Administrator Shawn Garvin.

What's the connection between water service and jobs?

Posted Thu, 2011/08/04 - 9:49am by RCAP

In the fifth of a six-part series titled "America's Mayors: Governing In Tough Times," National Public Radio aired a story August 4 titled "Progress And Promise For A Town Once In Crisis" that features the mayor of a small city - Marion, Ind.

In the story, the mayor speaks about tough economic times and what he has done to retain and attract jobs to his city.

He demonstrates the connection between water systems in communities, cities and towns and jobs, but you need to read or listen to the very end of the story to hear it.

Beat the peak with water-saving tips from WaterSense

Posted Tue, 2011/08/02 - 11:05am by RCAP

When the mercury rises, so does residential water use. During dry summer months, outdoor water use increases, with more than 70 percent of water going to landscape irrigation in some areas of the country. This contributes to a phenomenon known as “peak water-use season.” Water use further increases on weekends, as many people use this free time to tend lawns and landscapes, wash cars, and do laundry—all high water-using tasks.