Expert Water Panel Concludes We Need to Pay More for Safe Services

June, 24, 2011

Given growth projections, reports show that demand for water will exceed supply.  This really concerns WakeUP Wake County, so we’ve been strong advocates for conservation and efficiency programs.

Is the Water Bill Due? Learn more at April 14 community forum

April, 11, 2011

Though it’s been raining, we’re still in a drought. Given a projected doubling of population, where will our drinking water come from?

Mayor Meeker Delivers State of the City Address

January, 26, 2009

Mayor outlines top priorities for Raleigh’s future during State of the City address at RCC.

Starbucks Runs Faucets All The Time, Wastes 6 Million Gallons of Water a Day

October, 10, 2008

A call to several Starbucks locations this afternoon revealed that the Raleigh stores are in lock step with the coffee shop company’s policy of running a faucet during all business hours.  This is their method for keeping spoons clean.  When asked if Starbucks kept this up through the water crisis, an employee at the North Hills location replied “Yes we did.”  Another employee at a Glenwood Avenue location when asked what she thought of the policy “That’s just the way it is.”  More on Starbucks Water Waste Below The Fold