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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aug. 2, 2022

EGLE Media Office, EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov, 517-284-9278

MDHHS, Lynn Sutfin, sutfinl1@michigan.gov, 517-241-2112

State, local officials recommend residents avoid contact with the Huron River between North Wixom and Kensington roads

Testing, monitoring underway after chemical release in Huron River watershed

The Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and local officials are working together to protect residents in Monroe, Oakland, Livingston, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties following a release of hexavalent chromium to the Wixom Sewage Treatment Facility from Tribar Manufacturing in Wixom. The sewer feeds the Wixom wastewater treatment plant, which discharges to the Huron River system.

Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen that can cause a number of adverse health effects through ingestion, skin contact or inhalation.

MDHHS is recommending until further notice that all people and pets avoid contact with the Huron River water between North Wixom Road in Oakland County and Kensington Road in Livingston County. This includes Norton Creek downstream of the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant (Oakland County), Hubbell Pond (also known as Mill Pond in Oakland County) and Kent Lake (Oakland and Livingston counties).

Sampling efforts are underway, and it is anticipated that results will be received in the coming days. This recommendation will be updated as additional information becomes available.

For the section of the Huron River described above:

Don’t swim in, wade in, play in or drink water directly from the Huron River.

Don’t water your plants or lawn with Huron River water.

Don’t eat fish caught in this section of the Huron River. A do not eat advisory for PFOS is already in effect.

“This recommendation is being made to help protect the health and safety of families who live, work and play in the Huron River in the affected area,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “As we gather additional information through sampling, this recommendation may change or be expanded.”

“This is a significant release into a large, much-loved waterway,” said Liesl Clark, EGLE director. “Our teams are in the field now assessing the situation. We will stay on the job as long as it takes to ensure residents are safe and impacts to the ecosystem are minimized.”

EGLE was notified at 3:21 p.m. Monday by Tribar that it had released several thousand gallons of a liquid containing 5% hexavalent chromium into the sewer system. The company says it discovered the release Monday but indicated it may have started as early as Saturday morning according to Wixom city officials. It is believed that much of the contaminant already made its way through the treatment plant by the time the release was discovered.

EGLE is taking river water samples from multiple areas downstream from the treatment plant today and is working with local and state health officials to assess the extent of the contamination. Testing is also taking place within the Tribar facility and the Wixom wastewater treatment plant. Monitoring will continue in coming days and weeks.

Officials stressed there is no immediate threat to drinking water. The closest drinking water intake is in Ann Arbor. Time-of-travel modeling indicates it would take the contaminant several weeks or more to make its way to the city’s water intakes. The city has been notified of the release and is also taking steps to monitor incoming water.

Tribar Manufacturing was identified as the source of PFAS contamination to the river system in recent years, installing additional filtration to help address that problem. State regulators will investigate the circumstances of the weekend release at the facility, but stressed that the immediate concern is ensuring the protection of the environment and public health

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Address : 1825 Ponce De Leon Bv Ste 375, Coral gables, FL 33134

Phone : +1 786-800-4598

We service homeowners, public adjuster, remediation specialist, realtors, property managers, they all count on our specialists to properly assess their projects. Serving mainly Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and WPB County and others in Florida. Our work is guaranteed.

Our services:

-Mold Testing & Removal Our experience and dedicated team consist of consultants that are fully licensed and insured as Florida mold assessors and remediators. It is our goal and aim to assist our clients with their needs.

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Sewer Line Inspections: If you are buying a home or are having problems with your sewage system at home? Then you are probably worried and need answers. Well, a sewer camera inspection can give you those answers to make it possible to fix any sewage issues.

Water Test Kits: Clean drinking water is vital to our health and testing water quality is essential to you. If you have well water, it should be tested every five years, if water changes color, has an unpleasant taste, or smells. If you have municipal water, it should also be tested if you see any of these signs.

Hyper Cleaning & Sanitizing: Should be used residential or commercial locations, for cases where SARS-COV2 is present, sewer backup has taken place, individuals which are immune compromised, or any other situation where a high level of cleanliness is required, and immediate sanitation measures must be implemented in order to protect the health and safety of its occupants.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): IAQ is a serious matter, no one can avoid exposure to toxic chemicals altogether, but it is possible to reduce it significantly. Avoid some of the worst toxic offenders commonly found in household cleaning products, building materials, furniture, wooden cabinet, flooring, and others. Testing for Sewer gas, Formaldehyde (HCHO), TVOC, allergen, bacteria, Radon,and odor investigation.

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For the very best water solutions, water softening, reverse osmosis drinking water, free water analysis, salt delivery, water filtration systems, etc. in Mooresville, Concord, Midland, Monroe, Waxhaw, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Hickory, Shelby, Locust, Salisbury, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Rock Hill, Fort Mill and all of Charlotte, North Carolina please visit CulliganCharlotte.com now.

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Business News Round Up – Feb. 15

Editor’s Note: Each week, Water & Wastes Digest will post an aggregate of business news briefs and networking news items to keep you informed on facility openings, business mergers and purchases, changes in personnel and award notifications, among others in the water and wastewater treatment industries. If you have business news briefs you would like included in this weekly round up, please email the press release, photo and a link to the post on your website to [email protected] with the subject line “Business News Round Up.” One news item per company per week will be posted.

  Energy & Utility CEOs Launch a Sector Inclusion Commitment

CEOs from 32 of the country’s leading energy and utilities employers have launched a sector Inclusion Commitment that is a long-term commitment to attract more diverse and inclusive talent into their industry, reflecting the communities they serve.

The Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership, led by sector employers, recognized in its Workforce Renewal and Skills Strategy: 2020 that its current workforce fails to fully represent the 65 million people it serves every day. It’s no great surprise that 83% of the sector’s workforce are male, compared to 47% for all sectors nationally. Women, people with disabilities, the BAME community and under 24s have traditionally been under-represented in the energy and utilities sector, compared to national averages.

  Trelleborg Assumes Full Ownership of Joint Venture

On Feb. 5, 2019, Trelleborg, through its Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area, assumed full ownership of the joint venture with Max Seal. This includes a manufacturing facility based in Tijuana, Mexico, that produces watertight seals for a variety of plastic and double corrugated wall pipe systems for water and wastewater.

Since 2014, Trelleborg and Max Seal have been developing and manufacturing polymer-based sealing systems together. The operation has already been fully consolidated financially and on Feb. 5, 2019, Trelleborg acquired the remaining 49% of the shares of Max Seal. The 130 employees become part of the Americas organization of Trelleborg seals and profiles operation.

  Rehau Expands Municipal Water & Wastewater Line

Rehau is offering two additional cross-linked polyethylene PEXa pipes in their municipal piping program. In addition to Municipex water service line, the expanded product range now includes Municipex pre-insulated for cold-weather applications and Municipex force main for wastewater applications.

“With more than 1 billion ft of Rehau PEXa pipe installed worldwide and many North American water service projects, municipalities have reason to trust Municipex to safely and efficiently transport potable water,” said Dale Gentry, Rehau Municipex national account manager. “Now, with our expanded line including pre-insulated and force main, we are building on this proven performance with cold-weather and wastewater solutions. These products offer the efficient installation and longevity that municipalities have come to expect from Municipex water service line.”

  Tsurumi Pumps to Feature Pumps at Trade Show

Tsurumi Pump will bring its industry-leading products to the American Rental Association annual trade show. This year’s event will take place Feb. 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Tsurumi will occupy booth number 4313. As an added benefit to its customers, there will be specials offered at the booth.

“Tsurumi Pump is a well-respected, global manufacturer of some of the most durable pumps you’ll find on the market today,” said Glenn Wieczorek, managing director of Tsurumi Pump in North America. “The company has been extremely successful within the rental market which is a true testament to the reliability of our pumps.”

  IDE Technologies to Design a Desalination Plant

IDE Technologies has announced that it has been chosen by Teck Resources Limited (Teck), to design and supply the desalination plant for the Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 (QB2) project in Chile. QB2 is an extension of Teck’s existing Quebrada Blanca operation in Chile. The desalination plant will be located at the port site for the QB2 copper mine in the Tarapacá region and will be the second largest seawater desalination plant in Chile.

IDE’s experience encompasses more than 400 desalination plants worldwide, with more than 20 successfully operating desalination plants in Chile. The new SWRO desalination plant for the QB2 project will produce high-quality water for use in the copper concentrator. IDE’s design of the QB2 desalination plant will be in accordance with the stringent environmental requirements and safety regulations in Chile.

  Inductive Automation & FreeWave Technologies Team Up

Inductive Automation and FreeWave Technologies are taking charge to advance the true benefits of IIoT networks by providing increased data visibility and a more reliable data network for industrial IoT customers with remote assets.

Ignition Edge MQTT can run on FreeWave’s hardened, C1D2 ZumIQ Edge Computer and the ZumLink IQ Intelligent Edge Radio to flawlessly perform edge-based data collection using various industrial protocols and data publishing using MQTT. This publish/subscribe architecture provides granular data to anyone on the network and the proven ruggedness of the Zum platform provides a reliable home for applications that place analytics and intelligence alongside remote assets.

  Milliken Infrastructure Solutions New Website

Milliken Infrastructure Solutions, LLC has announced a the official launch of a brand new website with the intent to improve each user’s experience as he or she navigates to find resources and information based on product, industry or resource preference.

“A website is not only a billboard for the company but part of a brand promise. While our previous site contained a significant amount of the content we wanted to deliver, we heard from customers and partners the need for not only more detailed technical information but also easier navigation and download,” said John Hepfinger, Global Market Director. “As we continuously strive to make more meaningful connections to our infrastructure customers, it only made sense to enhance one of those avenues for engagement.”

  ASSE International Publishes Revised Performance Requirements

ASSE 1055-2018, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase.

Chemical dispensing systems with integral backflow protection provide a means of mixing potable water with chemicals to provide the user with a chemical solution that is ready for use. In industrial and institutional cleaning operations, it is desirable and convenient to dispense cleaning solutions derived from potable water and concentrated products; however, a dispensing device connected directly to the potable supply constitutes a cross-connection, which could be a source of contamination to the potable water. ASSE 1055 identifies accepted methods of backflow protection, as well as test methods for evaluating backflow systems incorporated into a chemical dispensing system.

  Industrial Flow Solutions Announces Merger of BJM Pumps & Stancor

May River Capital, together with Longview Asset Management and Knox Capital Holdings LLC, completed a merger that brings together Stancor, L.P. with BJM Pumps LLC. The merged businesses will be a part of Industrial Flow Solutions, which specializes in the design, manufacturing, sales and service of pumping and fluid management solutions for harsh, rugged environments.

Stancor has more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing Electrical Submersible Pumps and pumping controls systems. The company is headquartered in Monroe, CT with a satellite manufacturing site in Prospect, CT. Stancor delivers solutions based on integrated pump and control systems, including its popular Oil Minder product. The company serves building trades, construction, mining, utilities and wastewater customers.

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Water Clarifiers Market Competitive Analysis by Key Vendors, Growth, Demand and Opportunities Outlook to 2023

Stringent regulations for water conservation and water quality maintenance in different regions are the key factor driving the global water clarifiers market . In addition, depletion of fresh water resources is an important factor encouraging the cleaning and  reuse of waste water. This, in turn, is resulting in the increased use of water clarifiers globally, thereby supporting their market growth.

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Water clarification is defined as the removal of sediments, particles, and colors, in addition to oil and natural organic matter, from water to make it clean, clear, and suitable for further use. It involves the processes of screening, physical chemical treatment, sedimentation, and fine filtration.

It is large tanks used for the separation of contaminants from water. These are also known as settlers and mainly work on two principles, that is, the surface area of the tank and the liquid residence time in it. Contaminated water is kept in these tanks for a particular time period to achieve sedimentation. The clean liquid is recovered from the top of the tank, while the contaminants get settled down at the bottom.

Based on design, the water clarifiers market is classified into inclined plate, circular, and rectangular clarifiers. As compared to other variants, circular clarifiers are more effective in reducing the biological waste from water. Also, the demand for these clarifiers is on the rise on account of their high structural strength, high volume-to-area ratio, ease in sludge removal, and constant heat level.

On the basis of material used to make clarifier tanks, the water clarifiers market is categorized into carbon steel, stainless steel, fiber-reinforced plastic, and others. Of these, the demand for fiber-reinforced plastic variants is growing rapidly on account of their low installation cost, reduced maintenance requirement, and long service life.

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Some of the major players operating in the global water clarifiers market are Clearwater Industries Inc., Envirodyne Systems Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Hydro International, Monroe Environmental Corp., Murugappa Organo Water Solutions Limited (MOWS), Parkson Corporation, Pentair plc, SUEZ Group, Veolia Water Technologies, and WesTech Engineering Inc.

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AAA City Plumbing is a Charlotte based company of experienced plumbers, dedicated to providing the customers with the best services. AAA City Plumbing has been serving from the last 30 years in NC and its surrounding areas. We strive hard to provide the highest quality of services that will not only resolve the problem but also give you relief from any plumbing issue. Our expert plumbers provide best solutions for both commercial and residential properties in NC. Our mission statement has always been “Your Plumber for Life”. We put our customers need first and guarantee that they receive the best quality services at every level possible. Our residential and commercial services comprises of drain cleaning & hydro-jetting, burst pipe repair, boiler repair, slab leak repairs, clogged toilet repair, sewer line, re-piping, septic tank plumbing, water leak detection, water filtration system, back-flow testing & certification, sump pumps, shower & tubs, toilet repair, faucet, fixture & sink, and many more. When it comes to the plumbing in residential and commercial properties in Charlotte, NC, we pride ourselves for our abilities to provide customers with best services to ensure that their home and businesses are always in working order. Our plumbing services also extend to different areas, which includes Hunters-ville, Columbia, SC, Belmont, Clover, Mathews, Indian Trail, Gastonia, Pineville, Mooresville, Monroe, Lake Wylie, Concord, and more. A plumbing problem is never a soothing experience for customers located in Charlotte, NC area. We are dedicated to performing high quality services for our customers, so that no plumbing issue plagues their property again. With every visit, you can expect technicians who specialize in any plumbing trouble you face. If you are in search of the best plumbing service providers in North Carolina, then AAA City Plumbing is the complete solution for you. For further information regarding our services, kindly visit http://aaacityplumbing.com.

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Want to Save Energy At Home? A New HVAC System Might Be the Solution

Is your current home HVAC system more than 10 years old? If so, it might need upgrading. Old systems waste energy. In fact, it is costing you more money too. According to data reported by ENERGY STAR, the installation of new ENERGY STAR-rated and energy-efficient HVAC equipment can cut your yearly energy bill by over $115. Here’s how replacing your old HVAC system can save you money and more.

Energy And Cost Savings

The average American household spends over $2,200 annually on energy-related bills. Additionally, nearly half of this average goes to cooling and heating alone. When you chose to update your outdated and inefficient HVAC system, you are not only saving money but saving energy. Updating your old HVAC system also helps the environment at the same time. These are some of the most energy-efficient systems available today.

Energy Efficient Furnaces

These heating systems are the most commonly used throughout residential properties in the U.S. Furnaces are powered by heating oil, gas, propane and electricity. They deliver heat through a duct system that runs throughout your home. Some experts claim that condensing furnaces are the best when it comes to energy-efficiency. These furnaces can have up to 98 percent fuel efficiency. An additional part that makes for efficient furnaces includes the blower motor, which is usually an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) or an advanced circulating fan.

Boilers That Promote Energy-Efficiency

Boilers heat the home by burning heating oil , gas, or environmentally-friendly propane to heat steam or water. This circulates through a home’s baseboards, radiators or radiant floor systems. One of the biggest energy efficient features that boilers offer are an electric ignition. This ignition eliminates the need for a boiler’s pilot light to be on all of the time.

Energy Efficient Heat Pumps

Heat pumps can provide both cooling and heating to your home. Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are near the top when it comes to energy efficiency. GHPs use the Earth’s natural heat to provide cooling, heating, and water heating. Although these efficient systems are expensive at first, they do allow for significant savings on energy bills down the line.

Benefits Of Upgrading To An Energy Efficient HVAC System

Reduces chances of toxin leaks

Saves money on energy bills

Benefits the environment

Runs less frequently

This Video Shares Some Additional Tips To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

  Heater Installation Easton PA

There are so many reasons to upgrade your HVAC system. In fact, sometimes you are doing more harm than good by keeping an old, energy-consuming system. It costs more to run. It is bad for the environment. Additionally, newer systems have better filtration systems which improve indoor air quality. Good indoor air quality is directly related to better health for you and your loved ones.

If you think that your home is losing energy due to a broken or outdated HVAC system, make the eco-friendly choice to call R.F. Ohl today. Professionally trained HVAC technicians have the tools and skills to determine whether or not your HVAC system needs to be replaced or fixed. Make sure that you reduce your home heating costs this winter by giving us a call to inquire about a heating system replacement. We also offer affordable and reliable heating oil delivery and propane delivery services. Be sure to call R.F. Ohl for all of your home heating and comfort needs.

We service Bath PA 18014, Bethlehem PA 18015, Durham PA 18039, Easton PA 18040, Hellertown PA 18055, Kintnersville PA 18930, Martins Creek PA 18063, Nazareth PA 18064, Riegelsville PA 18077, Springtown PA 18081, Stockertown PA 18083, and Tatamy PA 18085. We also service all of Carbon County, Monroe County, Lehigh County, Northampton County, and Schuylkill County.

Contact us today or give us a call at (610) 377-1098 if you have any questions.

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Six public building projects honored for $2.1 million in annual energy savings through use of performance contracts

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Nov. 1, 2017

Six public building projects honored for $2.1 million in annual energy savings through use of performance contracts

2017 Leaders in Energy Efficiency Awards co-hosted by Michigan Energy Office

LANSING, Mich. – Six Michigan public building projects were recognized today for leadership in reducing building energy waste through performance contracts.  

Winners of the 2017 Leaders in Energy Efficiency Awards, sponsored by the Energy Services Coalition – Michigan Chapter (ESC – MI Chapter), invested more than $39.5 million in building system upgrades and are saving nearly $2.1 million per year in energy costs over the lifespan of the improvements.

“Today’s award winners have demonstrated leadership and stewardship in their commitment to reducing wasted energy, shrinking their carbon footprint, and improving the work and learning environment for building occupants.” said Dan Mack, ESC – MI Chapter president. “We expect interest in energy savings performance contracting to continue growing in Michigan due, in part, to the positive outcomes of projects like these and the need to maintain tight budgets.”

The 2017 Leaders in Energy Efficiency Awards winners and their projects follow. Click on the winners’ names to get more details.:

Branch County: In a $1.3 million project, the county upgraded to LED lighting, replace boilers and chiller in the courthouse, installed a new energy management system, adopted water conservation measures, and installed weatherproofing. The changes are expected to save the county $87,222 annually.

City of Grand Rapids: This $6.3 million project at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant included the replacement of boilers and piping, exterior and interior lighting and the installation of a geothermal HVAC system. The changes are expected to result in an annual savings of $108,657.

Monroe County Community College: The college installed a geothermal system to replace its HVAC system. The $16.1 million project is expected to result in an annual savings of $275,000. The geothermal system is expected to last 50 years, twice the life of a conventional system.

Oakland University: The university installed a five-megawatt cogeneration natural gas-driven turbine and a waste heat recovery boiler. The $12.7 million project is expected to result in an annual savings of $1,476,211.

Parchment School District: This school developed an energy project that would pay for itself with savings from the existing budget and would generate additional savings that could be used to repair and replace roofs in the school district. The $2 million project involved lighting retrofits, energy efficient motors, and water conservation retrofits. The project is expected to result in an annual savings of $113,625.

St. Ignace Area Schools: This school district developed a comprehensive $1.1 million program that addresses its capital needs, rising energy costs and deferred maintenance.

Co-hosted by the Michigan Energy Office and chapter members, the event included a presentation by State Representative Beth Griffin (MI-District 66) on new legislation for schools to finance energy projects from operational budgets, and was followed by a panel discussion with the award winners on their project experiences.

Commissioner Norm Saari, of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), assisted in the presentation of the award plaques. The MPSC participated in the first energy performance contracting project nationally using Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing in a state government-leased building in 2015.

“Energy saving performance contracting enables building owners to use future energy savings to pay the upfront costs of energy-saving projects, eliminating the need to tap into capital budgets.” Commissioner Saari said.

The award ceremony, in its seventh year, attracted a record 60 people at the Michigan Agency for Energy’s (MAE) offices in Lansing.

Today’s awards ceremony follows the recent Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards that highlighted the extraordinary efforts of eight individuals and organizations to reduce energy waste in Michigan.

The ESC is a national nonprofit organization composed of a network of experts from a wide range of organizations working together at the state and local level to increase energy efficiency and building upgrades through energy savings performance contracting (ESPC).

The ESC – MI Chapter provides an outreach program that strives to educate and inform public entities on ESPC within the state.

The Michigan Energy Office promotes energy waste reduction and renewable energy resource development to the state’s businesses and public institutions. It serves as a state partner organization to the ESC – MI Chapter. The Michigan Energy Office is division of MAE.

For more information about MAE, please visit www.michigan.gov/energy or sign up for its listservsto keep up on MAE matters.

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Want to Save Energy At Home? A New HVAC System Might Be the Solution

Is your current home HVAC system more than 10 years old? If so, it might need upgrading. Old systems waste energy. In fact, it is costing you more money too. According to data reported by ENERGY STAR, the installation of new ENERGY STAR-rated and energy-efficient HVAC equipment can cut your yearly energy bill by over $115. Here’s how replacing your old HVAC system can save you money and more.

Energy And Cost Savings

The average American household spends over $2,200 annually on energy-related bills. Additionally, nearly half of this average goes to cooling and heating alone. When you chose to update your outdated and inefficient HVAC system, you are not only saving money but saving energy. Updating your old HVAC system also helps the environment at the same time. These are some of the most energy-efficient systems available today.

Energy Efficient Furnaces

These heating systems are the most commonly used throughout residential properties in the U.S. Furnaces are powered by heating oil, gas, propane and electricity. They deliver heat through a duct system that runs throughout your home. Some experts claim that condensing furnaces are the best when it comes to energy-efficiency. These furnaces can have up to 98 percent fuel efficiency. An additional part that makes for efficient furnaces includes the blower motor, which is usually an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) or an advanced circulating fan.

Boilers That Promote Energy-Efficiency

Boilers heat the home by burning heating oil , gas, or environmentally-friendly propane to heat steam or water. This circulates through a home’s baseboards, radiators or radiant floor systems. One of the biggest energy efficient features that boilers offer are an electric ignition. This ignition eliminates the need for a boiler’s pilot light to be on all of the time.

Energy Efficient Heat Pumps

Heat pumps can provide both cooling and heating to your home. Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are near the top when it comes to energy efficiency. GHPs use the Earth’s natural heat to provide cooling, heating, and water heating. Although these efficient systems are expensive at first, they do allow for significant savings on energy bills down the line.

Benefits Of Upgrading To An Energy Efficient HVAC System

Reduces chances of toxin leaks

Saves money on energy bills

Benefits the environment

Runs less frequently

This Video Shares Some Additional Tips To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

    Heater Installation Easton PA

There are so many reasons to upgrade your HVAC system. In fact, sometimes you are doing more harm than good by keeping an old, energy-consuming system. It costs more to run. It is bad for the environment. Additionally, newer systems have better filtration systems which improve indoor air quality. Good indoor air quality is directly related to better health for you and your loved ones.

If you think that your home is losing energy due to a broken or outdated HVAC system, make the eco-friendly choice to call R.F. Ohl today. Professionally trained HVAC technicians have the tools and skills to determine whether or not your HVAC system needs to be replaced or fixed. Make sure that you reduce your home heating costs this winter by giving us a call to inquire about a heating system replacement. We also offer affordable and reliable heating oil delivery and propane delivery services. Be sure to call R.F. Ohl for all of your home heating and comfort needs.

We service Bath PA 18014, Bethlehem PA 18015, Durham PA 18039, Easton PA 18040, Hellertown PA 18055, Kintnersville PA 18930, Martins Creek PA 18063, Nazareth PA 18064, Riegelsville PA 18077, Springtown PA 18081, Stockertown PA 18083, and Tatamy PA 18085. We also service all of Carbon County, Monroe County, Lehigh County, Northampton County, and Schuylkill County.

Contact us today or give us a call at (610) 377-1098 if you have any questions.

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EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Region 6 Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure | U.S. EPA News Releases

News Releases from Region 06

02/07/2019

DALLAS – (Feb. 7, 2019) As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accelerated investment in the nation’s aging water infrastructure.

“EPA is delivering on President Trump’s promise to jumpstart critical infrastructure projects that will not only enhance environmental protections but also grow the economy,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Under President Trump, EPA has issued seven WIFIA loans to help finance over $4 billion in water infrastructure projects that will improve water quality and create up to 6,000 jobs. By clearly defining where federal jurisdiction begins and ends, our new proposed Waters of the U.S. definition will provide states and the private sector the regulatory certainty they need to develop and streamline projects that will modernize our nation’s aging infrastructure.”

“Investing in water infrastructure returns a benefit for all facets of a community—families, businesses, and the environment,” said Region 6 Regional Administrator Anne Idsal. “Through EPA’s state revolving loan funds, we can help cities and towns of all sizes improve their water systems, increase capacity and reliability, and grow their economies.”

Over the past year, EPA has moved President Trump’s infrastructure agenda forward by working to get the financing, tools, and resources EPA’s state, local, tribal, and other partners need to modernize outdated water infrastructure, while improving local water quality, creating jobs, and better protecting public health.

EPA has also taken a leading role in the administration’s initiative to promote greater efficiencies in the infrastructure permitting process. These actions include working to provide a clear and predictable approach to identifying waters that are subject to federal authority through the Department of the Army’s and EPA’s proposed “Waters of the United States” rulemaking, implementation of the administration’s One Federal Decision initiative, and through other improvements to the Clean Water Act permitting process. EPA will take these actions by cooperatively working with its state and tribal co-regulators with a goal of streamlining environmental permitting and increasing investments in critical water and other infrastructure projects.

Together with the agency’s state, local, tribal and other partners, EPA achieved the following major water infrastructure accomplishments in 2018:

WIFIA

Established by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) of 2014, EPA’s WIFIA program is the agency’s newest water financing program which provides long-term, low-cost supplemental loans for regionally and nationally significant projects. In 2018, EPA issued seven WIFIA loans totaling nearly $2 billion to help finance over $4 billion for water infrastructure projects and create up to 6,000 jobs. In November 2018, EPA invited 39 additional projects in 16 states and Washington, D.C., to apply for a WIFIA loan. Together, these selected borrowers will receive WIFIA loans totaling approximately $5 billion to help finance over $10 billion in water infrastructure investments and create up to 155,000 jobs.

In Oklahoma, the city of Enid Municipal Authority was selected to apply for a $53 million loan to fund the Kaw Lake Alternative Water Supply Project. The project includes a new water-treatment plant and improvements to the distribution system. 

State Revolving Funds

The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) play an integral role in EPA’s efforts to help communities replace or upgrade aging or inadequate drinking water and wastewater infrastructure through low-interest loans. Together, in 2018, the SRFs committed $9.6 billion in drinking water and clean water infrastructure loans and refinancing and disbursed $8.8 billion for drinking water and clean water infrastructure. This level of funding was facilitated through EPA’s contribution of $2.2 billion to the state revolving funds in 2018.

In FY2018, EPA awarded nearly $270 million to SRFs in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas; more than $2 million to tribes in Region 6; and more than $5.8 million to the North American Development Bank to support infrastructure projects in the U.S./Mexico border area.

In Arkansas, the city of Eudora used $6.5 million in loans and loan forgiveness to replace and upgrade the water system, including improvements at the water treatment plant. The city of Westfork completed a project in August to improve the sewer system using $800,000 in SRF loans. In Louisiana, the town of New Llano used $1.3 million to build new water wells, storage tanks, service pumps, a transmission line and treatment equipment. The city of West Monroe installed solar panels on its wastewater treatment plant with a $1.5 million loan. In New Mexico, the city of Portales constructed a new nutrient removal wastewater treatment plant with $26.5 million in assistance, one of the largest state investments in a water facility in New Mexico’s history. The city of Aztec used nearly $4 million to upgrade its wastewater collection system. In Oklahoma, a loan of $35.8 million to the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust funded two significant projects: improvements to the Draper Water Treatment Plant, including a new residuals facility and storage structures; and upgrades at the Hefner Water Treatment Plant, including a new chemical storage and feed facility that helped increase capacity to 150 million gallons per day. In Texas, a $48 million loan helped the city of Houston replace water mains in areas with a history of repair requests, low pressure, and water quality complaints, and funded replacement of 1,975 obsolete or malfunctioning water meters. The city of Comanche used $1 million to upgrade the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant, which will help eliminate sanitary sewer overflows.

EPA Region 6 also continues its strong partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Working together, EPA and USACE ensured new large water-supply projects would move forward. The Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir, when completed, will yield an estimated 175,000 acre-feet of drinking water per year for North Texas consumers. The Turkey Peak water supply expansion project in Palo Pinto County, Texas, will nearly double capacity for residential and business customers.

For more information on the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, visit http://bit.ly/2GwNm8s .

For more information about EPA’s WIFIA program, visit http://bit.ly/2fgBniE

For more information on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, visit http://bit.ly/1TYrj6A

For more information on the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, visit http://bit.ly/1Ue5R2r

Connect with EPA Region 6:

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eparegion6 

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPAregion6

Activities in EPA Region 6: http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/region6.htm 

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