ENVIRONMENTAL ARTICLES
Depth Perception: Corrugated Pipe Meets Deep Burial Requirements for Stormwater Drainage Line
The city of Chandler, AZ, chose corrugated HDPE pipe for a recent stormwater drainage line under a busy intersection. Made from an engineered grade of polypropylene resin, the pipe is designed to h...
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Out in the Open: Creating a Stormwater Park in the Heart of a Community
The Town of Norfolk, CT, is embracing stormwater management by incorporating it into a public amenity in the center of the community. The town created a “stormwater park” that includes pedestrian f...
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EPA vessel permit to help regulate ballast water, protect water qualityThe EPA issued a final vessel general permit regulating ballast water and reducing invasive species in U.S. waters. |
GIS-Enabled: Modeling Simplifies Pipeline Route Selection
GIS specialists and modelers at URS developed a GIS-enabled Suitability Model that was employed in Austin’s South IH-35 project. Once constituted, the model does the route analysis based on informa...
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No Cap! Groups Lobby Against Municipal Bond Proposal
Municipal groups are lobbying against a proposal to impose a 28% cap on deductions and exemptions from municipal bond interest as a way to raise new federal revenues. They warn the cap would raise ...
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WI wastewater treatment plant recognized as 2013 Registered Laboratory of the YearThe Department of Natural Resources has recognized the City of Watertown’s Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2013 Registered Laboratory of the Year. |
Weylchem approved for settlement of violations at SC chemical, wastewater plantsFederal court approved a consent decree with Weylchem US, Inc. to resolve alleged violations of environmental pollution laws at its SC facilities. |
AeratorsAqua-Jet aerator, Model SS-PW, from Aqua-Aerobic Systems have received NSF 61 approval for potable water applications. |
Biological odor control
The Bio-Pro® biological odor control system is designed to remove H2S and reduced sulfur compound (RSC) odors generated during the treatment of municipal wastewater at pump stations, headworks and ...
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EPA funds water, wastewater education programs for Bronx high school studentsThe EPA has awarded $82,000 to encourage careers in environmental protection among Bronx high school students. |
