A flush for the future, ZHomes moves beyond energy with new EPA award
Celeste Gracey | Issaquah and Sammamish Reporter
Brad Liljequist explains how the water cisterns at the Issaquah ZHomes work. The project was the first to receive the EPA's WaterSense award.
National attention for the ZHome community’s energy efficiency shifted with a flush of a toilet Wednesday.
“It’s .8 gallons,” said Brad Liljequist, project manager for the city, while the commode began to fill with runoff from the roof.
Various representatives from the city and Environmental Protection Agency stood round the concrete-floor bathroom looking impressed.
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Eastside Catholic Middle School magazine recognized nationally
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Sammamish hosts yard waste drop-offs this weekend
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Businesses face thousands in losses after outage
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After losing several days of business from last week's power outages, which amounts to about $1,000 in revenue, her hope was tempt sales at Arts West Unique Gifts at Gilman Village.
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