The AI Interview: Walt Marlowe, Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation
WEF executive director explains why protected clean water is more important now than ever American Infrastructure: The Coronavirus has highlighted
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Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time
New SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston
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Cleaner Water for Texas Citizens
Facility improvements result in bettering citizens’ lives and a smaller environmental impact. Water equals life, and now with droughts and
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Freese and Nichols Expands in Florida with Water Utilities Specialist Tom Cross
TAMPA, Florida – May 7, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues building their Florida team with the addition of
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Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle
For over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of
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The AI Interview: APWA President Bill Spearman, and President-elect Mary Joyce Ivers
The leaders of the American Public Works Association understand the challenges of our time, and see public works as part
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Badger Meter Receives Smart 50 Award for Smart Water Meter Technology Deployment in Columbia, S.C.
MILWAUKEE – Feb. 18, 2020 — Badger Meter, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of flow measurement, control and communications
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Freese and Nichols adds Carl Sepulveda to lead coastal and port projects
HOUSTON – Feb. 18, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has expanded its coastal and marine expertise with the addition
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Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow
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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Two Birds, One Road
Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows
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Opportunity Through Partnerships
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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Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020
Green infrastructure for healthier and more resilient cities By Erik J. Meyers Approaching the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, cities
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One Piece to the Mooresville Infrastructure Puzzle
An outfall improvement is another step toward solving the sanitary sewer issues of Mooresville, North Carolina. Photos Courtesy of Willis
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Washing Away Fears of a Flood
Improvements to the Las Vegas Wash give residents peace of mind, and one less bill to pay By Zack Johnston
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Jones|Carter Wins APWA Environmental Project of the Year for the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant in League City
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Earlier this year, the Water Team at Jones|Carter accepted the 2019 Environmental Project of the Year
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Freese and Nichols Adds Chris Belk in Raleigh to Deepen Water/Wastewater Services
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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Clay County Reclaims its Resources
Facility improvements increase water capacity and quality of life for this Florida community By Zack Johnston As a community grows,
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L.A. Water Storage Underground
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power brings water storage systems underground By Julia Edinger In 2008, the Los
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Servicing From the Source
Once completed, this sedimentation and recharge facility will help keep the Santa Ana River clean and help California avoid future
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Infill Redevelopment Can Yield Big Infrastructure Wins
Increased urban development calls for more creativity and strategy – resulting in wins By Carolyn Howard Any development that requires
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The AI Interview: Tom Kunetz, President, Water Environment Federation
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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Stormwater Solutions Under the Surface
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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Avoiding SWPPP Violations
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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Addressing Infrastructure Needs Before the Storm
This cape town implemented best management practices to ensure a greener stormwater solution By Julia Edinger Most people are familiar
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Sarasota Takes On Stormwater Run-Off
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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A Right to Potable Water in Poncha Springs
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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The AI Interview: Lisa Beutler, President of the American Water Resources Association
Lisa Beutler, AWRA President and Executive Facilitator of Stantec, looks at developments in a changing world of water American Infrastructure:
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The AWWA Protects Our Most Precious Resource
Founded in 1881, the American Water Works responsible for effective water Association (AWWA) is an international, nonprofit, scientific, and educational
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Colorado River Plan still isn’t done. Now what?
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Another federal deadline passed Monday for seven states in the U.S. West to wrap up work
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Kaptur Secures $29,400,000 in Federal Funding for Great Lakes Conservation in Bipartisan Budget Deal
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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Kaptur Elected as the First Woman to Chair the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
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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Davenport Preserves Potable Water by Recycling the Waste
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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The Huntington Levee is Fairfax County’s Way to Weather the Storm
Fairfax County has repeatedly been subjected to negative effects of stormwater; now, they have established a solution to protect the
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The Unique Kaneohe-Kailua Gravity Sewer Tunnel and Treatment Facilities Project
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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EPA Invites Projects To Apply for $10 Billion in Water Upgrades
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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HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS CELEBRATE STERLING NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER GROUNDBREAKING
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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Four Ways to Protect Infrastructure Sites From Storm Water
With proper planning and understanding of the jobsite, catastrophes can easily be avoided By Tim Ham Heading into hurricane season,
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The AI Interview: Clark Morrison, Partner at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
Morrison focuses his practice on permitting and development of large and complex development projects. He is recognized nationally for his
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New Stormwater Program for Fayetteville
Watershed studies reveal costly repairs, but the City is developing a holistic plan By John H. Larch III The City
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The City of Santa Monica Advances the One Water Concept
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 Mobile Water Service Center Opens in Atlanta
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, a water a waste recycling service company, recently announced the opening of a new mobile
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Infographic: Levees In The U.S. | New Jersey Institute of Technology
The New Jersey Institute of Technology released an infographic highlighting the condition of infrastructure and levees within the United States.
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Recognizing the Award Winning Las Vegas Wash Project
How Clark County Public Works improved an overloaded Wash Channel By Brianna Fries When one thinks of areas that
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Public-Private Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Stormwater
Helping the urban landscape become more receptive to water inflow By Kimberly E. Diamond and Paul M. Gelb Water
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Pierre is Ready for Better Water
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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Preventing Floods and Protecting Homeowners
Elmwood Park undertook its biggest infrastructure project yet to reduce the risk of future floods By Shea Costales After
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Are You SWPPP Compliant?
Run-off management, soil stabilization, and sediment control are important facets of storm water pollution prevention By Don Neff Storm
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Integrated and Multi-faceted Stormwater Controls Deliver Superior Results
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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Salem’s Pipeline Goes Deep
Replacing compromised underwater pipes in Salem, Mass. required an innovative approach By Shea Costales Since the 1970s, the Marblehead pipelines
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Pumping New Life Into Chicago
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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The Distribution System Improvement Charge, 20+ Years Later
How groundbreaking legislation advanced the fight against aging infrastructure Pipes, pumps, and treatment plants are in the spotlight, as cities
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Dixie Drain: Improving The Boise River
A groundbreaking approach to water treatment technologies A critical component of river health in Boise, Idaho is its nutrient makeup.
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Water Infrastructure Investment Has Momentum
Renewing American water infrastructure will take time, but we are on the right track So far, 2018 has brought encouraging
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Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure
Significant investment can make a real dent in meeting the environmental and structural challenges facing our drinking water and wastewater
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IoT in Industry and Utilities Will Go Mainstream in 2018
To boost efficiency and reduce the consumption and demand for both water and energy, information is needed By Gary Wong
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Sustainability and Resiliency Planning for Water Utilities
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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Lessons Learned of Infrastructure in 2017
With inadequate public funding, government entities are looking for alternative funding sources and collaborative partnerships By MARY SCOTT NABERS There
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Rethinking Organizational Culture Is Vital For Water Utility Innovation
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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San Diego’s Seawater Desalination Plant
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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EPA/TCEQ Statement on Water Quality of Flood-Impacted Areas from Hurricane Harvey
WASHINGTON (August 31, 2017) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
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Damage Repair Resulting From Hurricane Harvey Projected At $160 Billion
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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Repairing Critical Resources for Colorado City
The Sid Copeland Water Treatment Plant tank is a workhorse that plays an integral part in water delivery to the
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Emerging Options for Funding Resiliency Infrastructure
The high cost and difficulty of insuring against natural disasters presents challenges to both municipalities and insurers By Robert Ryall,
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Reducing Costs for Stormwater Management
Strategic use of trees, green roofs, curb planters, and other features can reduce energy cost, reduce stormwater management fees, and
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Eco Solution for Fish Rehabilitation
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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Liberty Takes Control of Water Treatment
With its newly opened water treatment facility, the town of Liberty, Mo. demonstrates how smaller cities can forgo dependence on
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Rebuilding the Nation’s Infrastructure
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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Lessons Learned from Flint, Mich.
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 Priorities for Fed Infrastructure Plan
Without access to necessary capital and help from the federal government or the private sector, government leaders are helpless By
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Hydropower Financing Persists
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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Paradigm Shift: The Growing Prevalence of Dam Removal Projects
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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Water Reduction Strategies—A Global Overview
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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Technology Aids America’s Water Infrastructure
A technological intervention can help much of our water infrastructure at the end of its planned life By Bob Benstead
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Shine Versus Solution
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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Water Infrastructure Investments
Aging and deteriorating water systems threaten economic vitality and public health By Susan N. Story Water is the essential underpinning
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