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With a natural gas log fireplace, there's no worries about hot embers blowing onto your blanket. Lauren and her dogs, Lady (in the bandana) and Molli snuggle up to their natural gas fireplace. (Photo contributed by customer Alex Glaser!)

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Chris and Dagny Collier's kids, Jackson, Erin and Oliver, sit in front of the family's natural gas vent-free fireplace, which allows the family to enjoy fireplace warmth in a location where there isn't a chimney. "Does it put out heat!" reports Dagny.  The family also has a gas insert in the downstairs fireplace, a natural gas furnace, a gas water heater, and a gas cooktop stove. "We love our

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Starting Jan. 30, 2012, during daytime hours, the Henrico Department of Public Utilities will be conducting a routine smoke test of the Gillies Creek area subbasin sanitary sewers. The testing involves opening manholes and blowing harmless smoke through the sewer system to locate defects and leaks.Once the smoke testing starts in a neighborhood, it will be completed within two working days. The

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Interesting article on stormwater runoff efforts at the Bay Daily blog.

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Donna Knicely and Bill Jordan shared this photo of their gas log fireplace. "Santa came to our house and left his hat under our tree, right next to our wonderful gas logs. The gingersnaps that were baked in our gas oven were long gone by the time we got up on Christmas morning."

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A Community Open House will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m., to share ideas for improving the creek and neighborhood walking routes in the Bellemeade neighborhood. The Green Infrastructure Center has partnered with the City of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools and local community leaders to develop a concept plan for improving the creek and walking routes in the Bellemeade

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Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced Dec. 9 a nearly 8 percent decrease in the PGC (purchased gas cost) paid by the city’s natural gas customers. Effective with bills issued in January 2012, the PGC will decrease from $.650 to $.600 per Ccf (100 cubic feet of natural gas). For example, the average customer who uses 70 Ccf per month will pay approximately $84.64 compared to a current price of $88.14.

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The Wastewater Treatment Facility operates along the south bank of the James River and serves customers in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Goochland. It operates and maintain 1,500 miles of sanitary sewer, pumping stations, 38 miles of intercepting sewer lines, the Shockoe Retention Basin and McCloy Tunnel, and operates the combined sewer overflow control program. The facility has a

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The Wastewater Treatment Facility is preparing to undergo an internal audit, Oct. 27-28, and an independent audit Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Interested parties can contact Wastewater at 804-646-8662 or Barbara Jackson to provide input or to observe the audit process. You can also request specific information and/or receive biosolids BMP program correspondence.

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Lisa and Woody Womack have a natural gas heater in their attached garage, a natural gas water heater, a vent-free natural gas fireplace, and they just upgraded to a natural gas cooktop during a kitchen remodeling. “These appliances allow us to have hot water, heat, and the ability to cook even when the power is out! We love our new cooktop because of how fast it heats up and cools down,”  says

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1. What is this Stormwater Notice that I received in the mail?  The Stormwater Notice is not a bill. We have sent this to make sure the information that the city of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has on your property is correct. Please review the information on your notice to ensure its accuracy. If the information is correct, do nothing. You will receive your Stormwater Utility

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The city's Streetlight Operations storm recovery efforts are 99.5 percent complete as of Friday, Sept. 9. We are now in the next phase of restoration of secondary circuits and damaged lights. The general response time of seven days has been curtailed because of the storm recovery effort. Help us locate any remaining downed or non-operating streetlights. Email DPU customer service and place "

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In response to this overwhelming need following Hurricane Irene, the City of Richmond has opened several sites offering services many Richmonders are currently without and desperately need. In addition, the City will be distributing non-perishable food for City residents at various neighborhood Fire Stations. Full Service Sites: (including meals, electrical equipment charge, and overnight

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The city of Richmond Department of Public Utilities' energy conservation rebate program ends Sept 30, 2011. The program surpassed expectations, generating significant energy savings, lowering gas customer bills, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Customers have until Sept. 30 to take advantage of the five rebates offered in the form of utility bill credits. Qualified residential customers

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Every digging project requires a call to 811. Calling 811 a few days prior to digging gives utility and cable companies time to mark and protect their lines. Just call 8-1-1. A representative will take your address and the location on your property where you plan to dig. The affected utility companies will be notified and send a professional locator to the digging site to mark the approximate

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The city of Richmond Department of Public Utilities' (DPU) Stormwater team exhibited at the Chesapeake Bay Executive Meeting, July 11, at Maymont Nature Center. The governors from the states surrounding the bay were there, including Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, as well as representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. DPU gave away pet waste doggy bags, dog bones with a

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As a result of the current water levels in the James River, the city of Richmond, along with the counties of Henrico, Hanover and Goochland are in the Ready Alert stage of announcing water conservation measures. Voluntary conservation measures are expected to be announced on Friday, August 12. Chesterfield County, whose water management plan is governed in part by the Appomattox Water Authority,

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Did you attend the Watermelon Festival in Carytown on Sunday, Aug. 7 and pick up this blog address at the Department of Public Utilities table? If so, send an email with the message you saw on our table and your address, and we'll send you a gift! Or, if you had your photo taken with Utility Buddy, share that photo with us and your address, and we'll send you a gift!

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DPU Communications Manager Angela Fountain recorded an interview on water with Cathy Patterson of WRIR's Brown Bag Lunch Special program. The audio version of the program is below.

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Click on headline if video is not visible.

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Chris Price sent in this photo of cooking on a vintage gas stove. "Gas makes for the best, most consistent results!" says Chris.

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Effective July 1, 2011, customers of the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will see changes in their utility rates. Rate increases in natural gas, water, wastewater as well as adjustments in water and wastewater connection fees were adopted by Richmond City Council on May 23, 2011. There were no rate changes in Stormwater Utility fees. These rate changes will address

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The Department of Public Utilities regrets to hear reports of an unfortunate incident. Thursday afternoon, June 9, as a result of a contractor cleaning the sewer pipes behind the 1600 block of Nottoway in the Bellevue neighborhood, water overflowed the toilets of some residences, resulting in messy clean-ups.  Anyone who has a claim and who lives in this area, please write a brief report

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Green Roof on the Effluent Filtration Building The green roof on the top of the Effluent Filtration Building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant was installed in the fall of 2010. It cost $80,000 to install the plants on the 6,000 square foot roof. The plants are sedum, alliums, and euphorbia, selected for their ability to withstand drought, wind and sun. They have shallow root structure,

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Click on headline if video does not appear.

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The Chesapeake Bay Program's "Plant More Plants" encourages consumers to celebrate Mother Earth in addition to Mom by giving the gift of a tree, shrub or perennial in lieu of cut flowers. These gifts keep growing, beautify Mom's yard, improve stormwater absorption, and contribute to cleaner waterways. A list of bay-friendly plants can be found at www.plantmoreplants.com, a helpful resource for

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Even though spring is here and memories of cold weather seem distant, now is the best time to contribute to the city of Richmond’s MetroCare Heating Assistance Program. When the weather is just right, and you’re saving money by not running your heat or air conditioning, consider donating some of that seasonal savings to those who are not as fortunate. The MetroCare program provides heating

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Prescription drugs can contaminate ground water and rivers. Wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove or process many compounds found in medications. When medicine is flushed down drains or put in landfills, the drugs are discharged into our surface and ground water. Pharmaceutical contaminants can cause serious harm to fish and wildlife living near lakes and rivers. Humans can be

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Imagine driving by every single home, apartment and business in the city of Richmond, Henrico County all the way to the Goochland county line, and parts of Hanover every single month – at 20 mph? That’s what the 11 employees of the city of Richmond Department of Public Utilities’ Meter Reading Department do in order to electronically collect the data necessary to send out accurate water and gas

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https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DPUStormwaterSurvey

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Bob Steidel Chief Administrative Officer Byron C. Marshall announced that Robert Steidel has been selected to serve as director of Public Utilities, effective March 7. Steidel had served as interim director for the department since July 31, 2010, replacing Chris Beschler who had served as director of Public Utilities while also serving as deputy chief administrative officer of Operations.

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The city of Richmond Department of Public Utilities has reduced the fluoride levels in the drinking water treatment process from 0.90 milligrams per liter (mg\l) to 0.70 mg\l of water, effective March 1, 2011. This comes as a result of a January 2011 recommendation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a joint press

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From HR GreenUnleash your green thumb and plant more to improve our local water quality. Plant More Plants, led by the Chesapeake Bay Program, encourages residents in Hampton Roads, Richmond, DC, and Baltimore to plant more plants and adopt conservation landscaping behaviors that mitigate the harmful effects of stormwater runoff and ultimately improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.HR Green is

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York County garden blogger Kathy Van Mullekom reports that legislation that will bar the Virginia sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus for use on established lawns is headed to the governor's desk for signing into law. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has issued a press release.

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Beginning with March 2011 utility bills, city of Richmond Department of Public Utilities natural gas customers will see an overall 4 percent decrease in their natural gas bill. Beginning in March, the purchased gas cost (PGC) will decrease from $.695 to $.650 per Ccf (100 cubic feet of natural gas). As a result, the average residential customer who uses 70 Ccf per month will pay approximately

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The city of Richmond's Department of Public Utilities received National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) certification of its environmental management system following a verification audit report by NSF International Strategic Registrations on Jan. 14, 2011. DPU is the 32nd organization and second in Virginia to achieve NBP certification. To learn more about the city's biosolids program, visit our

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS City of Richmond Natural Gas Rebate Program 1. What determines a qualified customer? A qualified gas customer has a gas service and has an account that is current. 2. How do I get additional information and a rebate certificate? Customer can call (646-5250), email Energy Services or send a fax to 646-3199. 3. Can I receive a cash rebate instead of a credit to my

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Henrico County cat Chubby enjoys the warm of her owner Erika Woods' gas logs.

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The Yartz family loves their natural gas log fireplace. "With the turn of a dial, we have a beautiful fire that doesn't require a supply of wood or any ash clean-up. With all the snow Richmond received this winter, we used the fireplace often. The kids especially love warming next to it and sipping hot chocolate after sled riding," says mom Julie. Pictured is daughter Katherine. Like all true

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Set your house faucets to drip just a little to keep water moving through your household pipes and not freeze up. Wrap exposed pipes with insulation. Turn off the valves to your outside faucets and drain any water in the faucet. Pack insulation around the faucet and then tie a plastic bag over it to hold the insulation in place. Close all the air vents in the foundation wall of your crawl space

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Career Fair at Overby Shepherd Elementary, Nov. 19.

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In response to this article: Before suddenly overriding our state’s proposed new regulations, the EPA should take into consideration the immense time and financial investments that have already taken place to reduce nutrient pollutants, especially for wastewater treatment plants. Municipal wastewater localities and agencies have proven they are serious about a clean-up effort. From 2005

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Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced today a five percent reduction in the purchased gas cost (PGC) rate charged by the city of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU).  "Lower prices are always a good thing, especially in a difficult economy. The city is pleased to be able to pass this cost-savings on to our customers as they prepare for the winter heating season,” said Mayor Jones. The

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I'm here to see the natural gas utilities at this luxury condo! Out front with Liberty Radio This is a tankless natural gas hot water heater! Fits on the garage wall. Natural gas makes a warm and cozy home!

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These luxury condos on W. Cary Street have use natural gas.

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Utility Buddy registers at the Kidney Walk, Innsbrook, Nov. 7, 2010

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Utility Buddy meets Klingons, kids, and goes on the Kidney Walk, Nov. 7 at Innsbrook.

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Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones (center) made an appearance at the Senior Weatherization Kit Giveaway at Pleasants Hardware, Friday, Oct. 29.

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The Department of Public Utilities' Stormwater Divisions participated in the 2010 Virginia Stormwater Symposium: Navigating Changes in Stormwater Technology and Policy, Oct. 21. The event was held at the Trani Center for Life Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University. DPU was one of 27 participants in the poster presentation, which highlighted basic information and research on science,

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This year's event is Friday, Oct. 29 at Pleasants Hardware on Broad Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. , for Richmond senior residents.

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A customer who saw our recent natural gas safety ad in the Reach coupon booklet wrote us, saying, "I converted from oil to gas last year and am very happy. Boiler is much quieter, much less expensive to operate, windows don't get dirty as quickly, annual maintenance is less costly, gas uses less combustion air, so there is less air infiltration. Gas is always available. No fill-ups! And I pay

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Poster designed and provided by DPU's Stormwater division. www.richmondgov.com/dpu/stormwater Email: stormwater.utility@richmondgov.com

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This may look like a beautiful pond in the country, but it's actually a stormwater retention basin right in the middle of a busy shopping center at the Shoppes at Stratford Hills at the intersection of Forest Hill Avenue and Chippenham Parkway. The basin not only collects stormwater runoff from the surrounding parking lots, but treats and stores it, as well. The basin works by containing the

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Video by DPU Communications

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October 9, 2010 - Photos by DPU Communications

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The city of Richmond is losing up to $1,000 a day from the theft of metal stormwater inlet basin tops. The thefts are becoming a safety hazard as well. On Friday, Oct. 1, 16 tops were stolen from Castlewood Road on the Southside. Police were able to recover some of the tops from Smith Iron and Metal Company on Bells Road. A suspect was arrested as a result. Missing basin tops are continually

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Although it is unlikely there are sufficient quantities of lead and copper in your drinking water to cause health problems, your home's plumbing could be depositing lead and copper in your water. When your water has been sitting in your pipes for several hours—for instance in the morning, or when you return from work or a trip away from home—you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by

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1. What does a voluntary water conservation measure mean? Residents in the City of Richmond and surrounding counties are asked to voluntarily restrict water use. The biggest impact to residents with voluntary restriction is the watering of their lawns which is: Monday - No watering, Odd property addresses - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Even property addresses - Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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Monday, Sept. 13 was the ribbon cutting and reception for the 5th Street Alley Project, which is located parallel to 4th and 5th streets between E. Main and E. Cary streets downtown. Green alleys reduce stormwater pollution by using porous surfacing (permeable pavers) that allow water to soak through rather than run off. Green alleys can reduce runoff from common rainstorms by as much as 100

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Nine-month old Amelia Curell, daughter of Ken and Holly Currell, enjoys a warm bath. "We love our gas powered water heater. It makes bath time fun, warm, and endless," reports Holly.

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The Richmond Department of Public Utilities' Wastewater Treatment Facility has implemented a biosolids Environmental Management System (EMS) as specified by the National Biosolids Partnership. An EMS is a modern management approach to develop, implement, and monitor environmentally sustainable practices. An EMS helps a utility be more efficient, responsive, and protective of the environment

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On Thursday, Sept. 9, personnel at the Wastewater Treatment Plant staged a chemical evacuation practice drill.

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One of the main tasks of the new Stormwater Division is to clean the catch basins. Basins get clogged with garbage that either sweeps into the basins during rainstorms or is thrown in by people. Vacuum trucks have to visit each catch basin in the city and vacuum the garbage and debris out to keep the stormwater water from backing up and flowing neighborhood streets. Just beginning to fill up.

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Department of Public Utilities employees manned a table at The Diamond, Aug. 25, to distribute energy conversation materials, natural gas safety coloring books and crayons. The Diamond was nearly a sell-out that evening due to a fireworks show. Capacity is 9,560 and the Flying Squirrels averaged 6,626 per game this season. The Squirrels lost 4-2 against the Reading Phillies. Pat Newsome, Mike

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Non-residential The city of Richmond offers non-residential customers the opportunity to apply for up to 50 percent off their stormwater utility bill. Examples of low impact development building techniques that non-residential customers can implement to receive credits include pervious pavers, bioretention drains, and rain gardens. Residential The city now offers residential stormwater utility

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The Department of General Services will be working with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to create a “green corridor” in downtown Richmond and around the State Capitol building. This project will be using $798,988 of a federal grant funding four projects in the Commonwealth that focus on implementing innovative “green” techniques and technologies. The project will help reduce the

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Department of Public Utilities Deputy Director Robert Steidel has been named interim director while a national search for a permanent director is underway. Director Chris Beschler, who has been serving as a deputy chief administrative officer of Operations for the city of Richmond, will continue in that position, overseeing the departments of Public Utilities, Public Works, the Richmond Animal

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Charles demonstrates to his daughter, Isabelle, how to make a grilled cheese sandwich on their gas stove. "We really enjoy cooking with gas," says mom Andrea. (last name withheld by request)

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Officials from the Department of Public Utilities met with Third District residents at the Police Academy, Wednesday, July 28, to address concerns about the gas main renewal project in progress in the Brookland Park Boulevard area. Residents had said the contractors failed to inform them of street closings and yard marking. The normal procedure is to notify by doorhangers, with the relevant

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This water coming into the Water Treatment Plant from the James River becomes the clean, clear water that comes out of your faucet. Settling basins remove large and medium particles. Filtration removes small to minute particles, and aeration and disinfection improves the taste and kills bacteria. Chemicals are added to buffer water and provide dental protection. Did you know many children born

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If you have ever wondered what a flood gate looks like, here's the one on Brander Street that blocks off Ancarrow's boat landing area.

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Ron Edwards sent in this photo of his gas stove with the message, "I love cooking with gas!" Share your experiences cooking, heating, or grilling with natural gas and you will be entered to win a quarterly $25 credit on your gas bill.

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Utility Buddy visited the Class A Performing Arts Summer Program this week on the Southside to present a program about natural gas safety and water conservation. For more photos, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rvadpu

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