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What kind of plumbing / drainage will I need for a washing machine and seperate dryer?

I want to put my washer and dryer in the outside store – there’s mains water in there but it’s not tapped, there’s no sign of drainage either – any advice on what’s needed?

Does a landlord HAVE to have this information of mine?

I just moved into a large apartment complex in California. All utilities we must pay for ourselves. The water, sewage and gas used by the entire complex is metered as one and split up into separate bills for each apt., and your share is based on how many people live in your apt. All other [...]

Do most standard home owners insurances cover sewer line breaks (not sewage backups)?

I see a plethora of information out there, even in my own policy, that makes it clear that sewage backups are usually not covered. However, I do not have a backup. I have a sewer line under my basement slab that is broken – most likely due to age and shifting. The plumbers are still [...]

Where can I get good information on how to read engineers site plans?

Hi…I am a urban planner and I recently took a job where I am having to read engineers site plans. In my last job I only had to read basic plans and pick up things like the measurements or heights of plots or subdivisions. Now they are asking me to take the engineering plan and [...]

Does anyone know how to find the sewage flow generated in MGD?

I am looking for a basic formula. This is my question and given information…. Pre-Development Condition is 2000ac irrigated farm with an irrigation requirement of 3ac-ft/yr/ac. Post Development condition is an urban area with a population of 150,000 and a per capita water use of 100gal/day. What is the sewage flow generated in MGD???

Are sewage field lines still allowed in Texas?

I’m doing some planning for a long range building prodject and want to know if sewage field lines are still allowed and were I can get more information. It is for a church outside of the city limits.

How much is drainage inhibited by a sand base mortarless paved walk?

Our condo board is considering allowing us to put in the walk, but one owner says it will add to our drainage (flooding) problems. Walk will replace portions of grass. (We’re in Fla. where ground is quite permeable)Will the drainage be that much worse? Would like to show that the water will permeate the walk [...]

Is there a method by which sewage water could be made drinkable?

I am working on a system of making the sewage and waste water reusable. Do you have any further information I would be much obliged for information. Friends I know that it is being done I want to know if any of you have an idea about it being done cheaper than it is being [...]

where can i find information on what lights ,water,sewage,and trash will cost for a house i want to buy?

i am looking for a website or a general idea of where to start my research. also the crime rate for that area. thanks!!!

Sewage water treatment Information on countries using it for Drinking purpose?

I know that most of us would hate to doing so but 96% of sewage water is drinkable chemically proven. Any further comments are welcome!!