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Our mighty Cuyahoga has never received the full Chicago River green-dye treatment, but it has some green tales to tell. Here are five interesting stories you may not have heard. 5. The Cuyahoga River was dyed green in 2008. Mysteriously. In January of that year, the City of Akron...
Read More Posted by Jared Shepherd As Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” release date edges closer and closer—an event in which we hold particular interest—we’ve got superheroes on the brain. Of course, Captain America’s alter ego was Steve Rogers, whose comic book origins state he was a fine arts student and budding illustrator....
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I can’t believe how these things have taken off. BuzzFeed quizzes. Which Willy Wonka character are you? Which bagel are you? What should your college major actually be? BuzzFeed quizzes are all the rage. But while their topics really do run the gamut, we came up with eight you’ll...
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Project Clean Lake was a groundbreaking agreement in 2010 when we signed it, making our 25-year program to reduce pollution in Lake Erie official. A lot has happened in the last four years and our consent decree is still a groundbreaking agreement for the region and clean-water agencies across...
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Image credit wikipedia Social media across Ohio is teeming with all sorts of winter tips, and they’re good ones based on the deep freeze hitting us today. Here are eight more handy winter resources, from plumbing safety to traveling tips, including two that might not have made other local...
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but here’s a wish list of a different kind. If you whistle while you work preparing for holiday gatherings, here’s a new take on a Christmas tune that will help you (or your guests) remember what not to put down the...
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‘Tis the season when your bathrooms could be working overtime. Are they ready for the holidays? If you’re hosting any holiday get-togethers, don’t overlook one of the most essential rooms in your home. @ItsThePlumber Tim McKenna posted great tips to check before your guests arrive to ensure your bathroom...
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Whether in the field or on site, our operators, investigators, and security staff have seen all kinds of cute critters. Here are some of the kinds of animals our employees have photographed while on the job. Alligator: Yes, it’s true. We found this guy in Big Creek and rescued...
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1. Lists give us a reason to post awesome photos. 2. And goofy gifs. 3. Wastewater treatment is a difficult process. Lists and graphics help us make things easier to understand. 4. Lists make great infographics. 5. Lists tell great stories. 6. Lists can help us connect topics...
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Black cats, haunted houses, things that go bump in the night, none of these Halloween mainstays evoke the level of fear that dirty water should. We asked our Analytical Services staff to share some of the scariest creatures they find thriving in the wastewater treatment process. Here are their...
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