Environment
Old MacDonald Moving Downtown?
Members of a local organization are hoping to turn a vacant lot on North Blount Street into a small urban farm.
Raleigh’s Water Conundrum: Conservation v. Rates
Raleigh is in a moderate drought, but a task force says: don’t push water conservation. Raleigh, like many other cities, faces tough choices when it comes to water. Water is paid by user fees. So when people conserve, the utility, which has its own budget, loses revenue.
Wake Commission considers septic inspection fee
The Wake County Board of Commissioners Tuesday listened to a proposed ordinance change that would require regular inspections of septic systems. The inspection system would be similar to that of vehicle inspections, with residents required to get one every five years from an independent contractor. Homeowners would likely pay $200 for the inspection, plus the cost of uncovering the tank and pumping it out.
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