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Climate and Sustainability, Green Infrastructure
Most homeowners never think about their driveway, roof, or patio until a heavy rainstorm floods the street, or a stormwater fee appears on their utility bill. That’s when “impervious surface” enters the picture. It refers to any hard surface that...
Homeowner Solutions, Incentives and Finance
Most homeowners know their sewer bill exists. Few know what’s actually driving it up. Your sewer charge is rarely just one thing. It can include a wastewater fee tied to your metered water use, a fixed base charge, and in many cities, a separate stormwater fee...
Green Infrastructure, Homeowner Solutions
Every time you water your yard, some of that water’s already been through your home once. Your shower, bathroom sink, and washing machine generate dozens of gallons of reusable water every day. Most households send it straight to the sewer without a second...
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