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‘Secrecy Provision’ Prevented Public Input On Houston’s $2 Billion Deal To Fix Sewers
Posted on · Councilmember Dwight Boykins told News 88.7 he plans to delay the vote for one week, so advocates have an opportunity to view the agreement.
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13-Year-Old Boy Rescued, Hours After Disappearing Into Sewer Pipes
Posted on · Jesse Hernandez was with his family for an Easter picnic in Los Angeles' Griffith Park when he fell through a wooden board — and into a drainage pipe. He was swept away, and a frantic search began
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Problems with Houston’s Sewers Could Soon Lead to Higher Water Bills
Posted on · Problems with many of Houston’s aging sewer pipes could lead to higher water bills for many residents. Michael Hagerty talked with the Houston Chronicle’s Mike Morris to find out just how much – and what’s wrong with the city’s sewers in the first place. MORE: Massive City Sewer Struggles Will Mean Higher Water Bills (Houston […]
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Sewers and Wells: Thursday’s Show (June 30, 2016)
Posted on · Water quality can be a challenge no matter where you live. In the city of Houston, aging sewer pipes could lead to higher water bills for many Houstonians. Outside of town, in more rural areas, some use private wells. But that well water isn’t regulated or routinely tested. On this edition of Houston Matters, we […]