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Water

In This Issue Water 

Congress Must Support Water Utilities and Customers

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Coronavirus relief legislation is needed to address significant revenue losses By Charles Stevens  The country’s approximately 50,000 drinking water and

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Feature Water 

New York City’s Largest Wastewater Plant

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The Newtown Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility provides clean water to upwards of 1 million people By Brian Alvarado Built

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Feature Water 

Solutions For A 100-Year Problem

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The City of Dallas created the Able Pump Station to remedy this issue of its past By Sophia Acevedo Aging

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In This Issue Water 

California’s Critical Role in Promoting Clean Water Infrastructure

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Funding is needed in order to maintain clean water projects By Adam Link Clean water infrastructure in California is big.

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In This Issue Water 

Low Risk of Coronavirus for Wastewater Workers

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WEF discusses the results of their study on the risks of coronavirus in the wastewaster industry By Andrew Sanderson The

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Water 

Six Steps to Better Stormwater Management

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Learn tips from a stormwater management expert to improve your process and lessen environmental impact. By Tim Ham While COVID-19

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In This Issue Water 

A Pipeline to Economic Recovery

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Investments in water infrastructure would create jobs, raise wages and protect health By Katie Henderson Many Americans are paying closer

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In This Issue Water 

The AI Interview: Diane VanDe Hei, CEO of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies

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Executive shares how water investments will assure health and safety of our nation’s communities American Infrastructure: The COVID-19 outbreak has

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Stormwater Solutions in Seattle

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The Murray Wet Weather Facility reduces untreated CSOs into Puget Sound By Brian Alvarado For 60 years during heavy rain,

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Minimizing Risk of The Most Important Resource

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The Lakes & Stormwater Division of Lakeland ensures safety of its water By Brian Alvarado Water is one of the

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In This Issue Water 

Protecting America’s Water

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Remote monitoring helps keep employees safe while mitigating emergencies By Greg Jackson According to the American Water Works Association, with

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Keeping Water Crystal Clear

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Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility provides clean water for a better ecosystem The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility (OHCWF) located

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In This Issue Stormwater Quality Water 

Planning Your Development’s Stormwater

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Requirements for post-construction stormwater management during new and re-development By Richard Haimann Most cities, towns, municipalities, incorporated areas, and some

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In This Issue Water 

U.S. Needs Funding Now to Improve Water Infrastructure

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Will Congress be willing to fund billions more for water infrastructure? By Mary Scott Nabers There are thousands of critical

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Featured Interview In This Issue Water 

The AI Interview: Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance

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Executive shares her insight on the impact of our water infrastructure in today’s society American Infrastructure: Could you tell the

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Water 

The AI Interview: Walt Marlowe, Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation

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WEF executive director explains why protected clean water is more important now than ever American Infrastructure: The Coronavirus has highlighted

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time

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New SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston

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Feature Infrastructure New This Week Water Water Infrastructure 

Cleaner Water for Texas Citizens

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Facility improvements result in bettering citizens’ lives and a smaller environmental impact. Water equals life, and now with droughts and

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Water Water Infrastructure 

Freese and Nichols Expands in Florida with Water Utilities Specialist Tom Cross

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TAMPA, Florida – May 7, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues building their Florida team with the addition of

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Feature In This Issue Transportation Water 

Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle

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For over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of

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Featured Interview In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation Water 

The AI Interview: APWA President Bill Spearman, and President-elect Mary Joyce Ivers

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The leaders of the American Public Works Association understand the challenges of our time, and see public works as part

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New This Week NEWS Technology Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

Badger Meter Receives Smart 50 Award for Smart Water Meter Technology Deployment in Columbia, S.C.

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MILWAUKEE – Feb. 18, 2020 — Badger Meter, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of flow measurement, control and communications

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Water Water Infrastructure 

Freese and Nichols adds Carl Sepulveda to lead coastal and port projects

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HOUSTON – Feb. 18, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has expanded its coastal and marine expertise with the addition

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Tampa City Profile
In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Sustainable Solutions Water 

Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow

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Tampa is gearing up for increasing environmental challenges with a $2.9 billion, 20-year investment into revitalizing the city’s infrastructure By

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Environment Feature In This Issue New This Week Risk Management Transportation Water 

Two Birds, One Road

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Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows

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In This Issue New This Week Stormwater Quality Water 

Opportunity Through Partnerships

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Community-based partnership offers infrastructure solutions through stormwater management  By Keisha Brown Green infrastructure practices continue to be leveraged across the

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Water 

Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020

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Green infrastructure for healthier and more resilient cities By Erik J. Meyers Approaching the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, cities

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Feature Infrastructure New This Week Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

One Piece to the Mooresville Infrastructure Puzzle

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An outfall improvement is another step toward solving the sanitary sewer issues of Mooresville, North Carolina. Photos Courtesy of Willis

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Risk Management Water Water Infrastructure 

Washing Away Fears of a Flood

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Improvements to the Las Vegas Wash give residents peace of mind, and one less bill to pay By Zack Johnston

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Environment New This Week Sustainable Solutions Water 

Jones|Carter Wins APWA Environmental Project of the Year for the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant in League City

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LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Earlier this year, the Water Team at Jones|Carter accepted the 2019 Environmental Project of the Year

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New This Week NEWS Water 

Freese and Nichols Adds Chris Belk in Raleigh to Deepen Water/Wastewater Services

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RALEIGH, North Carolina – Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues expanding its water/wastewater utilities capabilities, welcoming Chris Belk, PE, as a senior project

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water Water Infrastructure 

Clay County Reclaims its Resources

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Facility improvements increase water capacity and quality of life for this Florida community By Zack Johnston As a community grows,

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Water 

L.A. Water Storage Underground

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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power brings water storage systems underground By Julia Edinger In 2008, the Los

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Stormwater Quality Water Infrastructure 

Servicing From the Source

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Once completed, this sedimentation and recharge facility will help keep the Santa Ana River clean and help California avoid future

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Water 

Infill Redevelopment Can Yield Big Infrastructure Wins

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Increased urban development calls for more creativity and strategy – resulting in wins By Carolyn Howard Any development that requires

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Featured Interview In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Water 

The AI Interview: Tom Kunetz, President, Water Environment Federation

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W.E.F. President Tom Kunetz addresses the water workforce, technology, and the annual WEFTEC conference American Infrastructure Magazine: What has the

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water 

Stormwater Solutions Under the Surface

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The Metropolitan Sewer District’s efforts will prevent harmful overflow and protect the Ohio River By Julia Edinger In a climate

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In This Issue New This Week Water Water Infrastructure 

Avoiding SWPPP Violations

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Through proactive stormwater pollution prevention, builders can have more success in their projects and avoid hefty non-compliance fines By Don

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water 

Addressing Infrastructure Needs Before the Storm

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This cape town implemented best management practices to ensure a greener stormwater solution By Julia Edinger Most people are familiar

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water 

Sarasota Takes On Stormwater Run-Off

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Sarasota County’s 10th Street Bafflebox works to prevent stormwater and sediment pollution from reaching the Sarasota Bay By Brianna Fries

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water 

A Right to Potable Water in Poncha Springs

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Poncha Springs, a sleepy town in Colorado gets a wake-up call and the community comes together to improve their water

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Water 

The AI Interview: Lisa Beutler, President of the American Water Resources Association

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Lisa Beutler, AWRA President and Executive Facilitator of Stantec, looks at developments in a changing world of water American Infrastructure:

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In This Issue New This Week Water 

The AWWA Protects Our Most Precious Resource

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Founded in 1881, the American Water Works responsible for effective water Association (AWWA) is an international, nonprofit, scientific, and educational

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New This Week Water Solutions 

Colorado River Plan still isn’t done. Now what?

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Another federal deadline passed Monday for seven states in the U.S. West to wrap up work

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Environment New This Week Water 

Kaptur Secures $29,400,000 in Federal Funding for Great Lakes Conservation in Bipartisan Budget Deal

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest serving woman in the United States Congress and Chairwoman of the House

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Energy New This Week Water 

Kaptur Elected as the First Woman to Chair the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest-serving woman in the 116th Congress and Dean of the Ohio Delegation,

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Water Water Solutions 

Davenport Preserves Potable Water by Recycling the Waste

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The Davenport Recycled Water Project, a 3-million-gallon recycled water retention pond, offers an alternative water source to residents By Julia

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Stormwater Quality Water 

The Huntington Levee is Fairfax County’s Way to Weather the Storm

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Fairfax County has repeatedly been subjected to negative effects of stormwater; now, they have established a solution to protect the

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Water Water Infrastructure 

The Unique Kaneohe-Kailua Gravity Sewer Tunnel and Treatment Facilities Project

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The KK Tunnel System has transformed the wastewater system and enhanced the state’s utility infrastructure, making it an easy choice

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Environment New This Week Water 

EPA Invites Projects To Apply for $10 Billion in Water Upgrades

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting 39 projects in 16 states and D.C. to apply for Water Infrastructure

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New This Week NEWS Water 

HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS CELEBRATE STERLING NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER GROUNDBREAKING

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East Valley Water District marks start of construction on state-of-the-art recycled water treatment facility, community center HIGHLAND, Calif.  – On

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Risk Management Water 

Four Ways to Protect Infrastructure Sites From Storm Water

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With proper planning and understanding of the jobsite, catastrophes can easily be avoided By Tim Ham Heading into hurricane season,

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Environment Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Water 

The AI Interview: Clark Morrison, Partner at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP

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Morrison focuses his practice on permitting and development of large and complex development projects. He is recognized nationally for his

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City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week Water 

New Stormwater Program for Fayetteville

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Watershed studies reveal costly repairs, but the City is developing a holistic plan By John H. Larch III The City

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City Official's Message Environment In This Issue New This Week Sustainable Solutions Water Solutions 

The City of Santa Monica Advances the One Water Concept

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Santa Monica is taking a new approach to water conservation and reuse By Dean Kubani The City of Santa Monica

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New This Week Water 

New Mobile Water Service Center Opens in Atlanta

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SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, a water a waste recycling service company, recently announced the opening of a new mobile

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New This Week Resources Risk Management Water 

Infographic: Levees In The U.S. | New Jersey Institute of Technology

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The New Jersey Institute of Technology released an infographic highlighting the condition of infrastructure and levees within the United States.

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Recognizing the Award Winning Las Vegas Wash Project

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How Clark County Public Works improved an overloaded Wash Channel By Brianna Fries   When one thinks of areas that

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Water Water Infrastructure 

Public-Private Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Stormwater

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Helping the urban landscape become more receptive to water inflow By Kimberly E. Diamond and Paul M. Gelb   Water

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In This Issue New This Week Water 

Pierre is Ready for Better Water

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Voters overwhelmingly approve a new water treatment plant, thanks to the City’s educational and personal efforts By Mayor Steve Harding

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Preventing Floods and Protecting Homeowners

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Elmwood Park undertook its biggest infrastructure project yet to reduce the risk of future floods By Shea Costales   After

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In This Issue New This Week Stormwater Quality Water 

Are You SWPPP Compliant?

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Run-off management, soil stabilization, and sediment control are important facets of storm water pollution prevention By Don Neff   Storm

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In This Issue New This Week Stormwater Quality Water 

Integrated and Multi-faceted Stormwater Controls Deliver Superior Results

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A variety of best management practices can ensure a project’s long-term success By Carolyn Howard   Although often unseen by

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Feature In This Issue Water Infrastructure 

Salem’s Pipeline Goes Deep

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Replacing compromised underwater pipes in Salem, Mass. required an innovative approach By Shea Costales Since the 1970s, the Marblehead pipelines

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Pumping New Life Into Chicago

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The Springfield Avenue Pumping Station’s conversion from steam to electricity cuts emissions and costs By Abby Pittman Built in 1901

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In This Issue Water Water Infrastructure 

The Distribution System Improvement Charge, 20+ Years Later

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How groundbreaking legislation advanced the fight against aging infrastructure Pipes, pumps, and treatment plants are in the spotlight, as cities

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Feature In This Issue Water Solutions 

Dixie Drain: Improving The Boise River

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A groundbreaking approach to water treatment technologies A critical component of river health in Boise, Idaho is its nutrient makeup.

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In This Issue Water 

Water Infrastructure Investment Has Momentum

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Renewing American water infrastructure will take time, but we are on the right track So far, 2018 has brought encouraging

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In This Issue Water 

Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure

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Significant investment can make a real dent in meeting the environmental and structural challenges facing our drinking water and wastewater

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In This Issue New This Week Water 

IoT in Industry and Utilities Will Go Mainstream in 2018

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To boost efficiency and reduce the consumption and demand for both water and energy, information is needed By Gary Wong

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New This Week Water 

Sustainability and Resiliency Planning for Water Utilities

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An unprecedented year of natural disasters has brought the need for long-term planning into focus By Gary Naumick, Vice President,

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In This Issue Water 

Lessons Learned of Infrastructure in 2017

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With inadequate public funding, government entities are looking for alternative funding sources and collaborative partnerships By MARY SCOTT NABERS There

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New This Week Water 

Rethinking Organizational Culture Is Vital For Water Utility Innovation

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In a new report, “Empowering Water Utility Innovation,” Arcadis outlines a step-by-step process for implementing key business disciplines that are

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In This Issue Water 

San Diego’s Seawater Desalination Plant

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The award-winning Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant paves the way for water treatment facilities in the United States to

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New This Week Water 

EPA/TCEQ Statement on Water Quality of Flood-Impacted Areas from Hurricane Harvey

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  WASHINGTON (August 31, 2017) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

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New This Week Water 

Damage Repair Resulting From Hurricane Harvey Projected At $160 Billion

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With rain at an all-time record in the Houston area, and double-digit rainfall continuing in Southeast Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott

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Water 

Repairing Critical Resources for Colorado City

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The Sid Copeland Water Treatment Plant tank is a workhorse that plays an integral part in water delivery to the

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Stormwater Quality 

Emerging Options for Funding Resiliency Infrastructure

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The high cost and difficulty of insuring against natural disasters presents challenges to both municipalities and insurers By Robert Ryall,

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In This Issue New This Week Water 

Reducing Costs for Stormwater Management

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Strategic use of trees, green roofs, curb planters, and other features can reduce energy cost, reduce stormwater management fees, and

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Environment Feature Water 

Eco Solution for Fish Rehabilitation

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Made possible by a custom control valve, Bull Run Watershed is now home to a unique, eco-friendly solution for water

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Feature Water Infrastructure 

Liberty Takes Control of Water Treatment

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With its newly opened water treatment facility, the town of Liberty, Mo. demonstrates how smaller cities can forgo dependence on

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In This Issue Water Infrastructure 

Rebuilding the Nation’s Infrastructure

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With the price tag for the critical upkeep and replacement of the nation’s outdated water systems at least $1 trillion

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New This Week Water 

Lessons Learned from Flint, Mich.

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Drinking water plants need to be totally automated so that when a drinking water plant goes out of compliance, immediate

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New This Week Water 

New Priorities for Fed Infrastructure Plan

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Without access to necessary capital and help from the federal government or the private sector, government leaders are helpless By

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Energy Water 

Hydropower Financing Persists

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Why hydropower assets will remain crucial to America’s energy strategy during the current administration’s tenure By Michael Ferguson President Trump

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In This Issue Water 

Paradigm Shift: The Growing Prevalence of Dam Removal Projects

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The removal of aging infrastructure through silted-in dams has sparked a new way of thinking for the dams that may

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In This Issue Water 

Water Reduction Strategies—A Global Overview

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The adage that you can’t manage what you don’t measure holds especially true for water, whether you’re referring to a

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In This Issue Water 

Technology Aids America’s Water Infrastructure

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A technological intervention can help much of our water infrastructure at the end of its planned life By Bob Benstead

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In This Issue Water 

Shine Versus Solution

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Water infrastructure in America requires approximately $1 trillion of repairs and upgrades for which we need to focus on long-term

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In This Issue Water 

Water Infrastructure Investments

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Aging and deteriorating water systems threaten economic vitality and public health By Susan N. Story Water is the essential underpinning

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