Local governments in North Carolina have until March 1 to apply with the state for the latest round of low-interest loans intended to pay for improvements to wastewater treatment plants and other environmentally beneficial projects.
The N.C. Division of Water Quality makes low-interest loans available twice a year through its Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The loans help local municipalities and counties pay for such things as wetland and stream restoration, stormwater management, and improvements to publicly-owned infrastructure such as wastewater treatment plants and sewer collection systems.
The deadline for applications each year is March 1 and Sept. 1. The state agency reports that at least $100 million is available for projects during the current round. The Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which is administered by the N.C. Division of Water Quality, is made up of funds from the federal government and a 17 percent state match.
The clean water fund also provides opportunities for municipalities and other government units to receive a special zero-percent interest rate on green projects such as stormwater management structures and systems that capture and reuse rainwater. In addition, certain small government units may be eligible for forgiveness of half of the principal of the loan.
The awards for the current round of funding will be announced around the end of March.
Local governments who wish to apply for loans through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund should review application and guidance information on the Division of Water Quality’s website.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Hillsborough performing smoke testing on sewer lines
The Town of Hillsborough has started smoke testing of sewer mains in West Hillsborough.
The testing, which is performed periodically throughout the town, is being conducted from Hassell Street west to Nash Street and from Calvin Street north to Queen Street. The testing will continue the week of Feb. 6.
During the testing, smoke is blown through the sewer main to help utilities employees search for cracks and broken pipes that typically wouldn’t be seen otherwise. The smoke appears out of the ground where problems are. Smoke also may appear from manholes and sewer cleanouts—capped pipes that provide access to sewer lines—and from the roof vents of houses and business buildings as the smoke travels into service lines as well.
Residents who find smoke inside their houses or in their yards during the testing should call a plumber as the smoke may be an indication of a bad joint or a broken pipe that should be repaired. Smoke in the house during the testing also could indicate a dry trap in a sink or a bathtub that is not used frequently. Running water through the drain will fill the trap and should stop the smoke. Typically, a sewer odor emanates from a pipe with a dry trap.
For more information about the testing, contact Utility Maintenance Supervisor Sammy Lankford at (919) 732-9459.
The testing, which is performed periodically throughout the town, is being conducted from Hassell Street west to Nash Street and from Calvin Street north to Queen Street. The testing will continue the week of Feb. 6.
During the testing, smoke is blown through the sewer main to help utilities employees search for cracks and broken pipes that typically wouldn’t be seen otherwise. The smoke appears out of the ground where problems are. Smoke also may appear from manholes and sewer cleanouts—capped pipes that provide access to sewer lines—and from the roof vents of houses and business buildings as the smoke travels into service lines as well.
Residents who find smoke inside their houses or in their yards during the testing should call a plumber as the smoke may be an indication of a bad joint or a broken pipe that should be repaired. Smoke in the house during the testing also could indicate a dry trap in a sink or a bathtub that is not used frequently. Running water through the drain will fill the trap and should stop the smoke. Typically, a sewer odor emanates from a pipe with a dry trap.
For more information about the testing, contact Utility Maintenance Supervisor Sammy Lankford at (919) 732-9459.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Hillsborough seeking bids for pump station replacement project
The Town of Hillsborough is seeking bid proposals through 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, for the construction of the Elizabeth Brady Pump Station replacement.
The work will include constructing a duplex submersible wastewater pumping station with standby power as well as a gravity sewer and forcemain.
A pre-bid conference will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Town Barn. Attendees will have the opportunity to present questions, obtain clarifications and inspect the project site. Attendance is recommended.
Sealed bid proposals will be accepted at Town Engineer Kenny Keel’s office on the Town Hall campus, 101, E. Orange St. The Town Barn is located on the campus. Parking is accessed from E. Corbin Street.
Contract documents may be obtained from Duncan-Parnell—4275 Regency Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 or 336-855-1211—or ordered online at dpibidroom.com, accompanied by a nonrefundable deposit of $100.
In addition to the Hillsborough engineer’s office, documents will be on file for viewing at the following locations:
• Associated General Contractors offices in Raleigh and Charlotte
• McGraw Hill Dodge’s website
• HCAC/iSqFt. Plan Room in Raleigh
• The office of the project’s engineer, Davis-Martin-Powell & Associates in High Point.
For more information, view the Notice to Bidders on the Bid Postings page of the town’s website.
The work will include constructing a duplex submersible wastewater pumping station with standby power as well as a gravity sewer and forcemain.
A pre-bid conference will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Town Barn. Attendees will have the opportunity to present questions, obtain clarifications and inspect the project site. Attendance is recommended.
Sealed bid proposals will be accepted at Town Engineer Kenny Keel’s office on the Town Hall campus, 101, E. Orange St. The Town Barn is located on the campus. Parking is accessed from E. Corbin Street.
Contract documents may be obtained from Duncan-Parnell—4275 Regency Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 or 336-855-1211—or ordered online at dpibidroom.com, accompanied by a nonrefundable deposit of $100.
In addition to the Hillsborough engineer’s office, documents will be on file for viewing at the following locations:
• Associated General Contractors offices in Raleigh and Charlotte
• McGraw Hill Dodge’s website
• HCAC/iSqFt. Plan Room in Raleigh
• The office of the project’s engineer, Davis-Martin-Powell & Associates in High Point.
For more information, view the Notice to Bidders on the Bid Postings page of the town’s website.
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