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Highlighting the City of Greensboro's efforts to make Greensboro a more sustainable place to live and work.

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The report details how the City's wastewater system operates, how well it performed during the 2025 calendar year, any compliance violations that occurred (none), and shares other important information.

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The City of Greensboro's 2025 Sewage Collection and Water Reclamation Plant report is now available at https://t.co/2lIyW1kq1q. The report is also available in Spanish at https://t.co/bHTiZZUlnP.

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• Report water and sewer emergencies, including main breaks and sewer stoppages, or changes in the taste, odor, or color of drinking water, to Water Resources 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033.

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Due to the impending winter storm, residents are encouraged to stay off the roads this weekend. Avoid traveling until it is safe to do so. Remain alert for flooding caused by melting snow and ice.
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• Avoid all downed power lines. Report power outages or downed lines to Duke Energy at 800-POWERON (769-3766).

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✅ Stay safe, stay alert, and stay prepared during and after winter storms — sign up for GEANI today!

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Stay Prepared Before & After the Storm!

Winter storm dangers can linger even after the snow stops:
- Melting snow can trigger flooding.
- Roads may be icy or blocked.
- Creeks and rivers can overflow from the rush of melting snow and ice.

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🚨 Stay Informed & Prepared:
- Sign up for the GEANI at https://t.co/4z8jZsWzCz. GEANI sends time-sensitive alerts.
- Follow safety signs.
- Don’t drive during or immediately after a winter storm. Only travel when it is safe to do so.

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🌧Floods are the most common natural disaster in the U.S., accounting for 90% of all natural disasters and causing more damage to people, homes, and property than any other hazard.

Know your flood risk! Anyone can buy flood insurance. Learn more: https://t.co/w19ilOzX9B.

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Find the GSO Collects app in your app store, or sign up for reminders at https://t.co/E9gp1uvQ6p

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If you're already using GSO Collects for automatic trash & recycling day reminders, you might not need the paper calendars mailed in Dec. If you DO recycle your calendars, make sure you DON'T include plastic bags or wrap of any kind in your recycling cart! Please & thank you!

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Join us for a Holiday Waste-Less Crafternoon at Oden Brewing December 10th 6-7pm
Get creative as we decorate wooden holiday ornaments and explore simple, fun ways to reduce waste.
Registration required.
https://t.co/8JyVjijzeW
1/2 Off Wine
The Chickpea Food Truck 5-9pm

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We hope everyone has a fun & safe Halloween! If you find yourself with quite a bit of candy laying around... don't recycle candy wrappers, plastic pumpkins (& other plastic bags), or costumes/masks.
For info, dwnld GSO Collects App & use the Waste Wizard

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Spooky! Don't give us a scare when we look in your recycling cart. 🎃

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@greensborocity For water and sewer emergencies, including main breaks and sewer stoppages, or changes in the taste, odor, or color of drinking water, call Water Resources 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033.

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North Elam Avenue and Hiatt Street Lane Closures Begin October 20

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@greensborocity The job is part of the City’s ongoing Water Rehabilitation Program, which is funded by water and sewer utility payments. For more information, contact City contractor Mainlining America at 336-825-0637.

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@greensborocity For water and sewer emergencies, including main breaks and sewer stoppages, or changes in the taste, odor, or color of drinking water, call Water Resources 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033.

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@GreensboroCity West Gate City Boulevard Lane Closures Set for October 15

Beginning Wednesday, October 15, two eastbound lanes of West Gate City Boulevard, from Farmington Drive to Oakwood Drive, will be closed from 9 am to 5 pm due to sewer manhole repair work.

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@greensborocity Visit https://t.co/5MGLr7Ujl5 to learn more about lane and road closures and subscribe to receive email notifications about upcoming work on City streets.