Plumbers across the country are bracing themselves for "Brown Friday," a four-day sewage fest that takes place coast to coast when people start dumping their Thanksgiving leftovers down the disposal, in both the kitchen and the bathroom, leading to massive backups. Brown Friday is easily the busiest time of year for plumbers, with Roto-Rooter estimating a
Along with wrapped leftovers in the refrigerator, a big Thanksgiving meal produces a lot of icky byproducts, too — the drippings from the turkey, the buttery leftovers from the side
A major water main break at the intersection of 7th and East Broad Streets that occurred Monday morning is causing road and sidewalk closures, according to the Richmond Department of
Overall, it’s clear that the Richmond Department of Public Utilities problems reflect a lack of accountability and transparency. A public utilities commission would be a win for residents, small businesses and good government.
Richmond s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) maintains a network of severely leaking gas pipes that permeate neighborhoods throughout the city. Some pipes are 100 years old. DPU likewise manages utility