The process of galvanizing to prevent rust and increase the lifetime of steel was developed in France in 1837. Galvanized roofs are widely used on…
Runoff Treatment
Runoff is a common challenge in the storm water industry. Read below for the latest news, trends and products relating to runoff treatment.
Jul 2 2019
During the early planning stages of a project, developers often question how much of their parcel needs to be designated for storm water management.…
Jul 2 2019
The city of Elgin, Ill., utilized “smart growth” initiatives to develop its Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines that would ensure growth that…
Jul 2 2019
The ponds and lakes around the greater Houston, Texas, area add a beautiful dimension to the communities and to the city as a whole. While these…
Jun 20 2019
The Cuyahoga River caught fire 20 years ago this week. The 1969 fire became a symbol of the U.S. environmental movement and led to the formation of…
Jun 18 2019
The city of Altoona, Pa., is working with the local water authority and Logan Township to solve issues with sanitary sewage and storm runoff.…
Jun 7 2019
Interstate 70 cuts through Denver and plays a major role as one of Colorado’s vital economic arteries. I-70 allows access to 1,200 businesses and the…
Jun 4 2019
All webinars are available on-demand from the 2019 SWS Spring Webinar Fest. The event offered keynote webinars and several on-demand webinars…
May 24 2019
New Name & Website for PPI Division
The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) announced that its Corrugated Plastic Pipe Assn. (CPPA) Division has…
May 22 2019
The Androscoggin Valley Stormwater Working Group is working with local volunteers in Auburn, Maine, for cleaner and safer waters. According to the…
May 21 2019
I have been aware of and spoken to the issue of trash and debris in storm water systems for more than 20 years. It does not take long for anyone to…
May 1 2019
Infiltronics Environmental has signed an agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, to provide two storm…
Apr 30 2019
The U.S. EPA has announced the winners of its seventh annual Campus RainWorks Challenge.
According to the EPA, the challenge is a national…
Apr 29 2019
The water in Oahe Dam, S.D., has risen to less than 3 ft from the top, into the “exclusive flood control” zone, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Apr 26 2019
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has announced that the New York City Council has passed a suite of measures to reduce greenhouse gases released from…
Apr 16 2019
The Montana Supreme Court upheld the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's establishment of new storm water discharge permits for six of the…
Apr 15 2019
The SWS Spring Webinar Fest is a free online event to be held April 23 to 25. The event offers daily keynote webinars and on-demand webinars…
Apr 11 2019
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) first major regulatory proposal under the administration of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy…
Apr 10 2019
In Howell Township, N.J., council members tabled a resolution stating their opposition to legislation signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy.
According…
Apr 5 2019
Three Midwestern governors of states damaged by recent flooding on Wednesday, April 3, demanded more authority over management of the Missouri River…
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The Storm Water Solutions staff invites industry professionals to nominate the water and wastewater projects they deem most remarkable and innovative for recognition in the Annual Reference Guide issue. All projects must have been in the design or construction phase over the last 18 months.
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