New Home Heating Oil Tank Regulations Protect Drinking Water
AUGUSTA, ME - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As of July 1, 2009 all new and replacement home heating oil tanks within the wellhead protection zone of community drinking water wells must be double-walled or have additional spill containment. The wellhead protection zone is the area around a well where it is most susceptible to contamination.“Protecting this area helps to keep Maine’s drinking water safe,” says Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) engineer David McCaskill. “The DEP responds, on average, to more than one spill a day from residential home heating oil tanks, and corrosion is the single largest cause.”Related posts:
- WATER LEAKS DRAIN VALUABLE WATER RESOURCES
March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- This is "Fix a Leak Week" and officials at the Kentucky Division of Water are encouraging residents to repair small water leaks in their homes. Minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program. They can...
- Communities Eligible to Receive 2009 Recovery Funds for Sewer, Drinking Water Projects Announced - Deadline for 2010 funding requests approching
LANSING - March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that communities that submitted sewer and drinking water infrastructure projects last spring and summer in anticipation of receiving low-interest loans for repairs this year will be among the first eligible to receive funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). ...
- Home Development Company Agrees to Settle Federal Lawsuit for Clean Water Act Violations at Construction Sites
Kansas City, KS - August 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cooper Land Development, Inc., a luxury home development company headquartered in Rogers, Ark., has agreed to pay a civil penalty and implement a storm water compliance program at its construction sites to settle allegations that it violated the Clean Water Act, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced...
- Division of Water provides guidance on emergency water disinfection
FRANKFORT, KY - February 12, 2009 - As power outages and low water pressure problems persist in some areas of the commonwealth as a result of the ice storm, Kentucky officials are urging residents to properly disinfect water for in-home use, including drinking, cooking, making prepared drinks and brushing teeth. ...
- MPCA Advises Home, Business Owners to Prepare for Possible Flooding
Detroit Lakes, MN - March 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As residents of the Red River Valley continue flood preparations, homeowners and business owners should take steps now to prevent hazards associated with heating fuel oil tanks in basements or lower levels....
- MCCASKILL GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Over $6.5 million in federal grants and loans for MO water projects
June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Water and Environmental Program will provide Missouri projects with $6,549,030 in federal grants and loans. The money is coming through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act....
- Mayor Bloomberg, Environmental Protection Commissioner Holloway Launch New Program to Relieve Water Debt and Help Prevent Mortgage Foreclosures
New York, NY - February 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Cas Holloway today launched the Water Debt Assistance Program, a new initiative that will temporarily relieve homeowners at risk of foreclosure of past-due water and sewer debt. ...
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- Schumer Announces Community Development Corporation Of Long Island Has Been Awarded Nearly $400,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing Across Nassau And Suffolk
Washington, DC - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc. (CDC), a member of the national NeighborWorks network, has been awarded $383,400 in funding from NeighborWorks America.
- Governor Signs Bill to Make 21 Public Housing Developments Eligible for Federal Assistance
Albany, NY - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson has signed into law legislation authorizing the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to restructure the ownership of 21 public housing developments as part of a comprehensive rehabilitations plan.
- Halvorson Supported Recovery Act Helps to Fund New Affordable Housing in Hopkins Par
March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Working to bring affordable housing options and needed jobs to Kankakee, Rep. Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) joined State Senator Toi Hutchinson, State Representative Lisa Dugan, Mayor Samuel Payton, and other local officials and community members at the ground breaking of Sandstone Hills, a single-family rent-to-own community of 29 homes made possible by federal Recovery Act funding."A critical part of the American Dream is the opportunity to have a home our families can call their own," said Halvorson. "The funding provided by the Recovery Act I voted for will offer an opportunity for families to purchase homes they can afford, at a time when they need help the most."
- AHFC to Finance New Senior Housing Facility in South Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, AK - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Friday, March 19, 2010 – Additional south Anchorage housing will soon be available for seniors. The Board of Directors for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation this week approved an $846,000 mortgage loan to Lumen Park Associates for a 20-unit low- to moderate- income independent senior housing project to be located on the east side of Lake Otis Parkway, near the southeast corner of Abbott Road and Lake Otis intersection.
- Mountain View in Anchorage to get Additional Low-Income Housing
ANCHORAGE, AK - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Friday, March 19, 2010 – The Board of Directors for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Tuesday approved $1.9 million in mortgage loans for Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) to finance the development of the fourth phase of the Mountain View Village low-income family housing development. A total of 34 housing units will be built at three different locations, consisting of one- to four-bedroom units, renting for between $700 and $1,100 per month to qualified families.
- Sustainable Design & Roofing Trade Show
Roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall system experts share newest sustainable building design and industry practices. 25th RCI International Convention & Trade Show offers top-notch educational programs for the building envelope and the construction community. Orlando, FL - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The growing popularity of rooftop energy production systems, sustainable and vegetated roofs, and the impact of climate, fire and drainage on overall design standards are just a few topics to be explored during a 5-day, intensive, educational program taught by today’s leading authorities within the building envelope industry.
- Three New Mexico Organizations Awarded Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, DC - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that three New Mexico organizations have been awarded federal grants to support efforts to revitalize and sustain community development and promote and preserve affordable housing for New Mexico residents.