Redwood City may see more sewer rate increases after 2027, with its wastewater treatment provider citing aging infrastructure and costly impro…
Half Moon Bay must cover 62% of the $25 million cost to replace the intertie pipeline that transports wastewater from Granada and Montara to t…
It’s true. Modern dishwashers are federally regulated to use no more than 3 1/2 gallons of water per wash, while hand-washing can waste nearly…
Reusable menstrual products, including cups, discs and period underwear, have gained traction as a cost-effective, long-lasting, environmental alternative to single-use products. In her lifetime, the average woman will use 10,000 menstrual products, and most of them wind up in landfills. The most popular options are single-use pads and tampons. They are made with plastic that can take hundreds of years to break down. But silicone menstrual cups can be reused for years, so they're cost-effective and long-lasting in addition to helping people reduce waste.
Redwood City is looking to expand its use of recycled water, expanding its system in phases to service additional customers and improve what a…
Water and sewage rates are increasing over the next few years in Foster City, as the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the city’s …
The final stages of the wastewater treatment plant project, serving both Foster City and San Mateo, are estimated to cost more than $24 millio…
The completion of the San Mateo’s wastewater treatment plant faces another year of cost increases, likely going up by at least $25 million.
Ticks, mosquitos, bacteria, algae, even fungi are on the move, shifting or expanding their historical ranges to adapt to climatic conditions t…
Clean getaway: Someone entered a restaurant on the 300 block of Broadway in Millbrae, placed an order and stole the keys to the restaurant, ca…