Description: New sewage treatment plants for Deer Island and Nut Island to aid harbor cleanup will cause water and sewer rates to soar. Washing hands in sink. Paul Levy.
Description: Water saving kits are distributed in Milton. Man installs conservation devices in toilet tank and shower head, and aerator in faucet. Paul Levy of MWRA.
Description: John DeVillars announces water use restrictions in communities depending on Quabbin Reservoir. Gushing hydrant, outdoor fountain, watering garden. Paul Levy, Daniel Greenbaum. Drought, conservation.
Description: Trench being dug with claw shovel around buried water pipes on Columbia Street, Dorchester. New cast iron pipes on sidewalk await installation. Two men measure length of pipe. Big pipe being cut with radial arm saw. Front end loader dumps dirt into trench. Gasket fitted around pipe. Man shovels dirt back into trench.
Description: Paul Levy of MWRA explains wasteful water usage is draining Quabbin Reservoir; urges conservation to safeguard harbor cleanup effort. Leaking pipes, toilet bowl draining after flush, drinking from fountain.
Description: Burgeoning construction along waterfront produces pricey condos and high rent office space; taps a ripe real estate market. Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf developed by Beacon Companies. View looking up into grand domed arch. High wide shot of structure and beyond to harbor with small boats. Hotel seen from Atlantic Avenue and from water side. Sign for water shuttle. Architect's rendering of 75 State Street.
Description: Boston waterfront environs. Lewis Wharf sign. Pilot House. Pleasure boats docked at pier. Interview with Bruce Taymore who lives on a houseboat.