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Water resource infrastructure not adequately funded, report says
A National Research Council report recommended Congress and the White House take a broader view at planning and allocating funds for the resources maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Tags: David Dzombak , National Research Council , infrastructure , Army , Army Corps of Engineers , Federal Drive , Michael OConnell
Frederick County to begin testing $151 million water plant upgrade
If water is gushing sufficiently out of hydrants this week it will signal the completion of a $151 million water plant upgrade to supply 25 million more gallons per day, enough for planned growth and more to come
Tags: Design Road water treatment plant , Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management , Kevin L. Demosky , Potomac River Water Supply Agreement
Thousands demand refund in Fairfax Co. water war
A long-running dispute over water rates for out-of-city customers in the Falls Church water system is growing, and Fairfax County is the latest customer asking for a refund.
Tags: Falls Church Water , City of Falls Church Water , water bills , Utility Bills , utility company , Tysons Corner , Tyson's Corner , Fairfax County Government Center , Barbara Gordon , Providence Hall Apartments , Idlywood Village West Apartments , Tysons View Apartments , Supreme Court of Virginia
Leesburg wins battle over water rates
A ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court could set a double standard for water prices in a region where sprawling development often creates utility delivery problems.
Tags: Leesburg , Virginia Supreme Court , water rates , River Creek , Spring Lakes , Lakes at Red Rock , Kristen Umstattd
Md. counties consider increase in water costs
Two Maryland counties are considering up to 10 percent increases in the price of water, with a utility commission recommending even higher costs.
Tags: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission , Montgomery County , Montgomery County Council , Prince George's County , Prince George's County Council , Kate Ryan , Paul D. Shinkman , Water main break ,
How do you keep your plants from turning?
WTOP's Garden Editor Mike McGrath says overhead watering might be dis-coloring your plants.
Tags: Mike McGrath , Darci Marchese , fungus , flowers , Plants , Black-eyed Susans , Answer Desk
