The Woodstock community swimming pool has recently been fitted with solar pumps to reduce costs and minimise the facilities carbon footprint. The swimming pool, which was first opened in 1986 after much community fundraising, is a popular destination for families in the village and surrounding areas. Robynne Dresser and Natalie Barnes are part of the Woodstock Community Pool Committee and help to keep it in good condition. “This season we went solar, next year we need…

Makana Municipality press release WATER SITUATION AROUND MAKANA MUNICIPALITY Waainek Water Scheme Dam levels: ALL our dams are 100% full i.e Settlers Dam and Howiesonspoort Dams (overflowing to Settlers Dam). 1. Grahamstown Setttlers Dam – The plant is running with two pumps pumping (one pump on standby) but we are not pumping because Howiesonspoort Dam has enough water. 2. Howiesonspoort Dam – The plant is running with one pump (one pump on standby) but the one blew-off…

Twist the knob on the faucet; water rushes out. Seems simple, but before potable water reaches the consumer, it goes through a closely monitored process to ensure it’s safe for consumption. The process of turning raw water from Belton Lake into potable water to deliver to Killeen residents is bound by a lengthy contract dating back to the mid-1950s. District develops The state owns all surface water in Texas waterways and holds the power to grant…

Having your roof cleaned actually makes sense…. It isn’t just aesthetics. While people like to say that dirty roofs lower a property’s value and may make 
it hard to sell, the “dirt” on a roof actually shortens its life span and can even present a health hazard.
 Furthermore, the “dark stains” on a roof act as a sponge to absorb the sun’s heat, which causes a rise in
 the temperature inside a home or building, creating higher…