Posts Tagged ‘water’
Water utility proposes fee increases to fight historic drought
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is proposing tiered rate increases for households and commercial buildings. As the supply of water decreases, a surcharge will be added to the water use charges already on a consumer’s bill.
Read MoreAs drought worsens, water agencies eye desalination to quench Bay Area’s thirst
While desalination is currently an approved option, the actual construction of a plant could be as far off as 2020.
Read MoreWhat the drought means for the East Bay
California is in a drought. Though the Bay Area experienced a few showers this week, far more rain is needed to make a dent in the state’s water shortage. Last year was the driest on record, and on January 17 Governor Jerry Brown made the drought emergency official. On Friday, the Department of Water Resources…
Read MoreWater costs will continue to rise
Ten years ago, the average East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) consumer was paying $26.09 per month for water. By July 1st of 2014, that number will have nearly doubled to $48.60. The next two years alone will see rates rise 9.75 percent ($3.96 per month) in 2014 and 9.5 percent ($4.19 per month) in…
Read MoreJanet’s grits
Brickyard’s most famous pot-luck dish, no pot-luck was ever complete without these, and there was never enough to satisfy all the guests. The recipe that inspired the Brickyard Cove Cookbook!
Read MoreApple cake with maple-walnut cream cheese frosting
Time consuming, but a fabulous dessert, worthy of your most elegant dinner parties. Ingredients: Cake: 1 lb. Pippin Apples (about 2 medium) peeled, cored, diced ¼ cup water 2 ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground…
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