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    Public art displays carry legal risks

    Several laws apply to city-sponsored art exhibits.

    By Terence R. Boga • Jan. 31, 2005
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    8 ways to help control water loss

    A water audit is the foundation of proper resource management for drinking water utilities. Utilities can take several steps to control losses both while the audit is under way and as part of an ongoing resource management program.

    By Tom Jakubowski • Jan. 1, 2005
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    Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards

    Cities are using these levers to meet climate goals and address everything from data centers to building decarbonization.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    New York State To Recycle Millions Of Waste Tires

    The state of New York has completed a plan that will result in the cleanup of 95 waste tire stockpiles, possibly eliminating as many as 29 million tires located in tire dumps across the state.

    Oct. 27, 2004
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    Soldier Field Renovation Praised for Design, Environmental Efforts

    The new Soldier Field has won 13 awards since reopening to the public last year. Praise for the stadium, which was the city's largest public works project

    Aug. 10, 2004
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    2004 Crown Communities

    American City & County's annual awards honoring excellence in local government.

    By Joel Groover, Conni Kunzler • Jan. 31, 2004
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    Cincinnati Agrees To $1 Billion Clean Water Settlement

    The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Greater Cincinnati will spend more than $1 billion to bring its sewer system into compliance with the Clean Water Act under a settlement with the federal and state governments.

    Jan. 19, 2004
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    The pay-as-you-throw payoff

    More than 6,000 cities are turning garbage disposal into dollars through pay-as-you-throw (PAYT), a solid waste collection program that promotes environmental benefits and economic savings.

    By Janice Canterbury • Oct. 1, 2003
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    Doe Opens Hydrogen Energy Fueling Station In Las Vegas

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the opening of the world’s first hydrogen energy station featuring the co-production of hydrogen fuel for vehicles and clean electric power using fuel cells.

    Jan. 3, 2003
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    Filter backwash recycling: A safe water resolution

    Sounding like a software customer who has bought the latest version of his favorite program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is telling America’s water systems to get the bugs out.

    By Mark Waer, Leland Harms • Jan. 1, 2003
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    VIEWPOINT/Mayor of Tiny Town

    Unlike many mayors facing re-election next month, Leda Price is probably not too worried.

    By Bill Wolpin • Oct. 1, 2002
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    Plant upgrade leads to sewer expansion project

    Facing a state consent order to comply with the Clean Water Act (CWA), Scituate, Mass., recently completed extensive upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. In addition to allowing the town to meet strict nitrogen discharge limits, the $14 million project opened the door for a much needed sewer expansion.

    Oct. 1, 2002
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    A day at the beach

    For Ocean City, life really is a beach. Situated off the coast of Maryland, the island — which is 10 miles long and three blocks wide — is a year-round resort offering miles of sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean.

    By Michael Fickes • July 1, 2002
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    Austin continues fight with aquatic weeds

    Last week, researchers at San Marcos, Texas-based Southwest Texas State University released 25 sterile grass carp into Lake Austin as part of Austin’s ongoing efforts to control the invasive weed hydrilla.

    By Lindsay Isaacs • May 9, 2002
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    Nature’s filter: Constructed wetlands

    In 1985, Orlando, Fla., began construction of the Orlando Easterly Wetlands (OEW), an approximately 1,220-acre complex that the city figured would provide critical wildlife habitat for central Florida.

    By Misty Reagin • April 1, 2002
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    LIGHTING/Convention center lets there be (natural) light

    Over the last decade, urban planners have transformed Chattanooga, Tenn., from a wasteland of empty warehouses and abandoned storefronts to a thriving tourism destination

    Sept. 1, 2001
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    Getting the public in public works: Q&A with incoming APWA President Richard Ridings

    Richard Ridings will take over as president of the American Public Works Association when it convenes its International Congress and Exposition on Sept.

    By Janet Ward • Aug. 1, 2001
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    MAPPING/Software helps utility track miles of water pipe

    Cincinnati Water Works (CWW) is in high demand. Warren, Butler and Clermont counties have clamored to use the utility’s water, which is cleaned using a carbon filtration system.

    July 1, 2001
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    Calculating your parking needs

    Locally gathered data is essential in determining successful municipal parking plans.

    By John Revell, Richard Rich • May 1, 2001
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    The problem of manufactured gas plants

    Before the United States had an extensive system of natural gas pipelines, municipalities that needed gas for lighting, heating and cooking had to make

    March 1, 2001
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    Mosquito control: Trench warfare and beyond

    In the early 1900s, California's northern peninsula was a haven for wealthy Americans, who inhabited summer homes overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

    By Beth Wade • Feb. 1, 2001
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    Water Tank Maintenance

    A water storage tank can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to construct, and, although it is initially expensive, it is — over the life of the structure — the most cost-effective means of keeping drinking water clean, safe and in adequate supply.

    By Chip Stein • Feb. 1, 2001
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    Old landfill becomes recreational complex

    Grading donations saved the town the cost of purchasing soil and paying to have it graded, and kept the fill material out of the active local landfill.

    Nov. 30, 2000
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    Have trash, will travel: Moving garbage across state lines

    Over the last 10 years, local and state governments have tried numerous methods to restrict the flow of garbage across their borders.

    By Kivi Leroux • Sept. 30, 2000
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    Accreditation: Certifying public works excellence

    Public works professionals are talking to themselves these days. Actually, they are asking themselves questions, like: * Are our performance and productivity levels as high as we want them to be? * Is our agency well managed? How would we know? * Would we subject our operations to an external review?

    By Bill Sterling • Aug. 1, 2000
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    PARKS & RECREATION/New York village turns brownfield into park

    As brownfields remediation catches on across the nation, New Yorkers are taking their turn to reclaim useful land. Prompted by the state’s Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act, Irvington, N.Y., is turning an industrial site into a 12-acre waterfront park overlooking the Hudson River.

    June 1, 2000