names for sewage service . To be eligible , applicants must meet income limits set by the federal government . Currently , that means that a family of four earning $ 36,450 or less per year would be eligible . The authority ’ s board of directors created the fund to make sure low-income residents have access to adequate wastewater services for their homes .
The fund is being administered for ALCOSAN by Dollar Energy Fund , Inc ., which partners with dozens of local social service agencies to process applications . They are taken in person and applicants must provide a copy of their water / sewage bill , Social Security numbers for all members of their household , and proof of the household ’ s monthly income . In most cases residents should call in advance for an appointment .
For more information on this program , including eligibility , participating agencies , and a program fact sheet , please visit alcosan . org .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL POSTER CONTEST
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) announced today the start of its annual environmental poster contest for all students in Allegheny County who are currently in grades 6 through 8 . This will be the health department ’ s 18th year holding the contest .
This year ’ s theme is “ Bright Ideas for Conserving Energy .” Students are being asked to consider different activities that impact our use of energy on a daily basis . What can they do to conserve energy ?
“ We all need to learn ways to practice energy conservation in our everyday lives ,” said Health Department Director Dr . Karen Hacker . “ The poster contest is a great way to encourage students to really think about ways they can conserve energy and come up with a unique visual to support their ideas .” Students are encouraged to think about both large- and small-scale solutions to conserving energy . Posters should highlight their ideas and solutions . They will be judged on creativity , accuracy of information , and the strength of the message .
The top three winners will be announced on Friday , April 21 , in conjunction with Earth Day celebrations . The winning posters will be presented on the health department ’ s web site .
Teachers who would like to have their classes participate in the poster contest should visit the environmental poster contest page at achd . net / air / postercontest . html or contact Alaina Conner of the health department ’ s Air Quality Program at 412.578.8106 , or Alaina . conner @ alleghenycounty . us .
The deadline for entries is March 10 . The top three winning students will receive a $ 75 gift card to Barnes & Noble . The teachers of the winning students will also receive a $ 50 gift card to Staples . n
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