Archive for November, 2009

Why do we have low water pressure in some faucets after installation of new water heater?

Today we had a new water heater installed. The plumber/installer had to turn the water off temporarily to install the water heater but then he turned it back on. Since the installation (about 9 hrs ago) we’ve noticed that two of our faucets have extremely low water pressure. The rest of the [...]

How do I find a meth lab in a rural setting?

My neighbor was arrested a couple of weeks ago for manufacturing meth in his home and possibly on my rural property. I’m hardly ever down on the farm anymore, so he had plenty of privacy to commit his crimes. I found one of his campfire sites near a creek on the property, but, at the [...]

water distribution of river ganga in urban and rural areas and conservation of river ganga?

You have taken this great river and turned it into a sewer.
What pollution control laws you have are weak and even they aren’t enforced.
Here is a place to start: find the first major polluter upstream - it will be an industrial plant or a city. Put on trial and imprison the officials/executives in charge of [...]

I have yellow water in my sons fish tank. How do I improve the water quality?

My son has two fish in a smallish tank, I do not overfeed them, have put in a new filter and carry out regular weekly partial water changes yet the water is always deep yellow in colour, why? The fish seem to be ok but it doesnt look attractive and cant be doing them [...]

Upkar Meadows site near new biocon. Any views on water contamination pollution by chemical emits of biocon?

We are planning to buy site in Upkar Meadows Bangalore. site is besided biocon company. We heard that there is water contamination and pollution. anyone who has any experience and/or purchased sites in meadows or near by, please give some reviews.
Don’t rely on hearsay from strangers. Contact the EPA and see what they have on [...]

define environment and environmental sustainability?

environment
Surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation.
environmental sustainability
Long-term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations

How should the issue of Child Soldiers be managed?

What are your recommendations as to how the issue of child soldiers should be managed, in order to promote ecological sustainability in the future what can individuals do?
I need help with this for an assignment, I am totally stuck because I can’t see the Sudanese government or anything carring about people in the western world [...]

How can a seaside resort work towards sustainability?

i.e. how can it be known as sustainable area, how can it maintain a sustainable economy from tourism etc.
Only if you can guaranty prices, quality and most of all nice weather.

What is the San Diego City Council and other local Governments doing to help with water conservation efforts?

you need to ask the city of san Diego but I know other cities in California are trying to help by putting filters on storm sewers to keep the waterways clean. also by making people aware of how they can help to save water or keep the city clean not pollute our environment.Plus other ways.

How much water do I drain from the pool so I can work on the underground 2" pipes without water problems?

I need to do some work on my 4 underground pool pipes that connect my pool to the equipment. If I lower the water level in the pool so it is lower than the level of the 4 underground 2" PVC pipes, do I eliminate any water problems at the site where I am [...]