Charles Hathaway


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The Little Red Wheel that can save you money

On the water meter in your house there is probably a little red wheel that spins when water is flowing through the meter. The wheel goes around one time for every tenth of a gallon (about one- and one-half cups) of water you use. But when everything — the toilets, the dishwasher, the wash machine, etc. — is shut off,... READ MORE >

New Pool Lighting Saves Electricity, Money, and the Environment

“It makes the pool seem new!” “The light seems bright, but softer.” “I like how it makes the water seem more blue!” These are just some of the positive comments the Cook County YMCA has gotten after the recent installation of the new lighting system at the facility’s swimming pool. And beyond the aesthetics, the new LED system is much... READ MORE >