Who Is Responsible For Maintaining A Stormwater System?
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19 July 2023
Stormwater runs off the land after rain or snowmelt. It can carry pollutants, sediment, debris, and other contaminants into streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Stormwater management involves controlling and reducing the negative effects of stormwater runoff on human health and the planet.
Methods Used to Manage Stormwater Runoff
Stormwater management uses various infrastructures and practices to collect, convey, treat, store, or infiltrate stormwater. Some examples of stormwater infrastructure are catch basins, pipes, culverts, ditches, swales, ponds, wetlands, rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavements, and rain barrels.
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Understanding The Tension Between Indoor Air Quality And Energy Efficiency
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22 August 2022
If you're an energy-conscious homeowner, you've probably come across the concept of a building envelope before. While this term can sound technical, it simply describes the imaginary barrier between your indoor air and the outside environment. Your home's envelope includes everything from insulation to windows and walls.
A more energy-efficient home will have a more tightly-sealed envelope. Since there's less ability for air and energy to travel across this barrier, your conditioned air will remain at a comfortable temperature for longer.
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Benefits Of Using An Onsite Oil Reclamation Service
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6 January 2022
If your company uses a large amount of oil, you may already be using a used oil service. This service is likely off-site and requires your trucks to transport the oil to the service location. You may also be using resources to not only dispose of the used oil, but attain new oil for your production uses. If this sounds like the situation your business is currently in, there is another option.
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The Best Propane-Powered Home Appliances
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20 August 2018
Propane is one of the most versatile types of fuel you can use to keep yourself warm, cook and perform various other activities. Propane tends to be less expensive than electricity and provides a source of heat when you experience a power outage or when you do not have access to an outlet. There are several appliances you can use that rely on propane.
Outdoor Propane Patio Heaters
A propane patio heater can keep you warm during chilly mornings.
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