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July 2012

How the state and federal governments run up against dying small towns

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 5:09pm by RCAP

Soundwaves, the online home of CNN Radio, profiles a small Iowa town and its struggle to meet the requirements from the state and federal government for clean water. Yet the town's population is aging and decreasing, so how will the town afford an expensive new sewer system? Will the town still be there in 40 years, which is when its loan for the sewer system is due to be paid off.

 

Well disinfection app for Apple

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 4:03pm by RCAP

A simple way to calculate the dosage of household chlorine bleach needed to disinfect a well.

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Software tool
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Operations (technical)
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Other nonprofit/organization
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Operator

Sizing a chemical pump app for Android

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 3:58pm by RCAP

This app takes your pertinent information and calculates the size of chemical pump for your specific application.

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Format: 
Software tool
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
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Other nonprofit/organization
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Operator

Well disinfection app for Android

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 3:56pm by RCAP

A simple way to calculate the dosage of household chlorine bleach needed to disinfect a well.

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Format: 
Software tool
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Source: 
Other nonprofit/organization
Audience: 
Operator

Leak loss calculation app for Android

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 3:55pm by RCAP

The leak loss calculation app makes it simple to calculate the water loss from a leak. This makes reporting easier, since you then have the loss amount from the leak to show as accounted for water.

All you have to do is enter the diameter of water pipe, the pressure and the estimated size of the fracture, and the app automatically calculates an estimation of water loss.

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Software tool
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
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Other nonprofit/organization
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Operator

Disinfection calculations app for Android

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 3:53pm by RCAP

An easy way for water professionals to calculate tank and pipe disinfection ppm.

An easy way for water professionals to calculate tank and pipe disinfection chlorine quantities needed. Just insert tank or pipe sizes along with ppm disinfection percentages desired, and the app then calculates the chlorine dosage for you.

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Format: 
Software tool
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
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Other nonprofit/organization
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Operator

USDA announces new effort to improve water quality and public health in low-income communities in the Southwest

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 3:03pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced July 24 that low-income rural areas will benefit from changes in the way USDA funds water and wastewater projects. Rural Development Acting Deputy Under Secretary Judith Canales made the announcement on Vilsack's behalf while she toured the wastewater treatment system in the City of Peñitas, Texas.

RCAP Legislative Action Center

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 2:15pm by RCAP

Guide to resources for rural communities available from the federal government

Posted Tue, 2012/07/24 - 9:50am by RCAP

A guide outlining programs the federal government has available to support rural communities as they promote economic development and enhance the quality of life for rural residents. Provides easy, one-stop access to federal programs.

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Printed guide
Topic: 
Finance
Loans/grants
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Other government entity
Audience: 
Board/council member
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
Financial manager/accountant/bookkeeper

USDA announces federal resource guide to assist rural communities

Posted Tue, 2012/07/24 - 9:41am by RCAP

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (USDA) – USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced July 20 the publication of a guide outlining programs the federal government has available to support rural communities as they promote economic development and enhance the quality of life for rural residents.